Prefecture of Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 2,878,949 people, it is the 12th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Hiroshima gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Hiroshima is lead by Hidehiko Yuzakiand is based in the prefecture capital of Hiroshima (Population: 1,143,841).
The most populous cities in Hiroshima are: Hiroshima-shi (Population: 1,143,841), Fukuyama (Population: 383,298), Kure (Population: 196,624), Onomichi (Population: 90,936), Mihara (Population: 80,387).
Hiroshima Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_34 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Hiroshima-shi (Population: 1,143,841) |
| Head of Government | Hidehiko Yuzaki |
| Total Population | 2,878,949 |
| Total Area | 8,477 sq km (3,273 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 339.6 sq km (879.6 sq miles) |