Prefecture of Tokyo, Japan

Location of prefecture of Tokyo on a map — Location of prefecture of Tokyo within Japan

Tokyo is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 12,059,237 people, it is the 1st largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Tokyo gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Tokyo is lead by Yoichi Masuzoeand is based in the prefecture capital of Tokyo (Population: 8,336,599).

The most populous cities in Tokyo are: Tokyo (Population: 8,336,599), Hachioji (Population: 579,399), Machida (Population: 399,969), Chofugaoka (Population: 212,977), Nishi-Tokyo-shi (Population: 195,164).

Tokyo Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country	Japan
Region Type	Prefecture
ISO Code	JP_13
Time Zone	JST
Year of Establishment	1868
Capital	Tokyo (Population: 8,336,599)
Head of Government	Yoichi Masuzoe
Total Population	12,059,237
Total Area	2,187 sq km (844 sq miles)
Population Density	5,514.1 sq km (14,281.3 sq miles)