7 prefectures
Kansai region
Prefecture profiles and combined 2024 population and area figures for Kansai.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mie | Tsu | 1,711 thousand | 5,774 km² | 296/km² |
| Shiga | Otsu | 1,402 thousand | 4,017 km² | 349/km² |
| Kyoto | Kyoto | 2,520 thousand | 4,612 km² | 546/km² |
| Osaka | Osaka | 8,757 thousand | 1,905 km² | 4,596/km² |
| Hyogo | Kobe | 5,337 thousand | 8,401 km² | 635/km² |
| Nara | Nara | 1,285 thousand | 3,691 km² | 348/km² |
| Wakayama | Wakayama | 880 thousand | 4,725 km² | 186/km² |
Source. Prefecture population and area come from the Statistical Handbook of Japan 2026, Statistics Bureau of Japan. Snapshot reviewed 2026-10-08.