Prefecture of Yamagata, Japan
Yamagata is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,244,040 people, it is the 33rd largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Yamagata gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Yamagata is lead by Mieko Yoshimuraand is based in the prefecture capital of Yamagata (Population: 254,538).
The most populous cities in Yamagata are: Yamagata-shi (Population: 254,538), Sakata (Population: 100,446), Tsuruoka (Population: 99,820), Yonezawa (Population: 94,486), Tendo (Population: 65,393).
Yamagata Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_06 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Yamagata-shi (Population: 254,538) |
| Head of Government | Mieko Yoshimura |
| Total Population | 1,244,040 |
| Total Area | 9,323 sq km (3,600 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 133.4 sq km (345.6 sq miles) |