Prefecture of Yamaguchi, Japan
Yamaguchi is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,528,107 people, it is the 25th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Yamaguchi gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Yamaguchi is lead by Tsugumasa Muraokaand is based in the prefecture capital of Yamaguchi (Population: 145,515).
The most populous cities in Yamaguchi are: Shimonoseki (Population: 245,786), Ube (Population: 173,733), Yamaguchi-shi (Population: 145,515), Hofu (Population: 116,925), Iwakuni (Population: 104,004).
Yamaguchi Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_35 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Yamaguchi-shi (Population: 145,515) |
| Head of Government | Tsugumasa Muraoka |
| Total Population | 1,528,107 |
| Total Area | 6,111 sq km (2,359 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 250.1 sq km (647.6 sq miles) |