Prefecture of Chiba, Japan

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

Chiba is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 5,926,349 people, it is the 6th largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Chiba gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Chiba is lead by Kensaku Moritaand is based in the prefecture capital of Chiba (Population: 919,729).

The most populous cities in Chiba are: Chiba (Population: 919,729), Funabashi (Population: 560,743), Matsudo (Population: 470,277), Kashiwa (Population: 340,221), Ichihara (Population: 283,531).

Chiba Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country	Japan
Region Type	Prefecture
ISO Code	JP_12
Time Zone	JST
Year of Establishment	1868
Capital	Chiba (Population: 919,729)
Head of Government	Kensaku Morita
Total Population	5,926,349
Total Area	5,156 sq km (1,991 sq miles)
Population Density	1,149.4 sq km (2,977.0 sq miles)