Prefecture of Ishikawa, Japan
Ishikawa is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,180,935 people, it is the 36th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Ishikawa gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Ishikawa is lead by Masanori Tanimotoand is based in the prefecture capital of Kanazawa (Population: 458,937).
The most populous cities in Ishikawa are: Kanazawa-shi (Population: 458,937), Komatsu (Population: 109,045), Matsuto (Population: 68,159).
Ishikawa Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_17 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Kanazawa-shi (Population: 458,937) |
| Head of Government | Masanori Tanimoto |
| Total Population | 1,180,935 |
| Total Area | 4,185 sq km (1,616 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 282.2 sq km (730.9 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.