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Hokkaido region
Prefecture profiles and combined 2024 population and area figures for Hokkaido.
Combined values sum the rounded prefecture figures. Calculated regional density may differ from other regional definitions or calculations.
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| Prefecture | Capital | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido | Sapporo | 5,043 thousand | 83,422 km² | 64/km² |
Source. Prefecture population and area come from the Statistical Handbook of Japan 2026, Statistics Bureau of Japan. Snapshot reviewed 2026-10-08.