Prefecture of Tochigi, Japan

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

Tochigi is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 2,004,787 people, it is the 20th largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Tochigi gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Tochigi is lead by Tomikazu Fukudaand is based in the prefecture capital of Utsunomiya (Population: 449,865).

The most populous cities in Tochigi are: Utsunomiya-shi (Population: 449,865), Oyama (Population: 159,936), Ashikaga (Population: 159,671), Kanuma (Population: 94,903), Sano (Population: 82,535).

Tochigi Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country	Japan
Region Type	Prefecture
ISO Code	JP_09
Time Zone	JST
Year of Establishment	1868
Capital	Utsunomiya-shi (Population: 449,865)
Head of Government	Tomikazu Fukuda
Total Population	2,004,787
Total Area	6,408 sq km (2,474 sq miles)
Population Density	312.9 sq km (810.3 sq miles)