Prefecture of Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 2,644,331 people, it is the 13th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Kyoto gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Kyoto is lead by Keiji Yamadaand is based in the prefecture capital of Kyoto (Population: 1,459,640).
The most populous cities in Kyoto are: Kyoto (Population: 1,459,640), Uji (Population: 192,925), Kameoka (Population: 97,181), Maizuru (Population: 92,465), Kamigyo-ku (Population: 83,000).
Kyoto Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_26 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Kyoto (Population: 1,459,640) |
| Head of Government | Keiji Yamada |
| Total Population | 2,644,331 |
| Total Area | 4,613 sq km (1,781 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 573.2 sq km (1,484.7 sq miles) |