Prefecture of Osaka, Japan

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

Osaka is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 8,804,806 people, it is the 2nd largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Osaka gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Osaka is lead by Ichiro Matsuiand is based in the prefecture capital of Osaka (Population: 2,592,413).

The most populous cities in Osaka are: Osaka-shi (Population: 2,592,413), Sakai (Population: 782,339), Hirakata (Population: 406,331), Toyonaka (Population: 384,459), Takatsuki (Population: 354,468).

Osaka Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country	Japan
Region Type	Prefecture
ISO Code	JP_27
Time Zone	JST
Year of Establishment	1868
Capital	Osaka-shi (Population: 2,592,413)
Head of Government	Ichiro Matsui
Total Population	8,804,806
Total Area	1,893 sq km (731 sq miles)
Population Density	4,651.2 sq km (12,046.7 sq miles)