Prefecture of Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,318,281 people, it is the 32nd largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Okinawa gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Okinawa is lead by Takeshi Onagaand is based in the prefecture capital of Naha (Population: 300,795).
The most populous cities in Okinawa are: Naha-shi (Population: 300,795), Okinawa (Population: 125,483), Ginowan (Population: 91,800), Gushikawa (Population: 65,251), Nago (Population: 59,587).
Okinawa Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_47 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Naha-shi (Population: 300,795) |
| Head of Government | Takeshi Onaga |
| Total Population | 1,318,281 |
| Total Area | 2,271 sq km (877 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 580.5 sq km (1,503.4 sq miles) |