Prefecture of Fukuoka, Japan

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

Fukuoka is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 5,015,666 people, it is the 9th largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Fukuoka gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Fukuoka is lead by Hiroshi Ogawaand is based in the prefecture capital of Fukuoka (Population: 1,392,289).

The most populous cities in Fukuoka are: Fukuoka-shi (Population: 1,392,289), Kitakyushu (Population: 997,536), Kurume (Population: 238,197), Omuta (Population: 131,974), Chikushino-shi (Population: 100,353).

Fukuoka Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country	Japan
Region Type	Prefecture
ISO Code	JP_40
Time Zone	JST
Year of Establishment	1868
Capital	Fukuoka-shi (Population: 1,392,289)
Head of Government	Hiroshi Ogawa
Total Population	5,015,666
Total Area	4,971 sq km (1,919 sq miles)
Population Density	1,009.0 sq km (2,613.3 sq miles)