Prefecture of Wakayama, Japan
Wakayama is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,069,839 people, it is the 39th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Wakayama gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Wakayama is lead by Yoshinobu Nisakaand is based in the prefecture capital of Wakayama (Population: 351,000).
The most populous cities in Wakayama are: Minato (Population: 375,339), Wakayama-shi (Population: 351,000), Tanabe (Population: 69,563), Hashimoto (Population: 57,115), Iwade (Population: 55,633).
Wakayama Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_30 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Wakayama-shi (Population: 351,000) |
| Head of Government | Yoshinobu Nisaka |
| Total Population | 1,069,839 |
| Total Area | 4,726 sq km (1,825 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 226.4 sq km (586.3 sq miles) |