Prefecture of Chiba, 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) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.