7 prefectures
Kyushu region
Prefecture profiles and combined 2024 population and area figures for Kyushu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Fukuoka | 5,092 thousand | 4,988 km² | 1,021/km² |
| Saga | Saga | 788 thousand | 2,441 km² | 323/km² |
| Nagasaki | Nagasaki | 1,252 thousand | 4,131 km² | 303/km² |
| Kumamoto | Kumamoto | 1,697 thousand | 7,409 km² | 229/km² |
| Oita | Oita | 1,085 thousand | 6,341 km² | 171/km² |
| Miyazaki | Miyazaki | 1,033 thousand | 7,734 km² | 134/km² |
| Kagoshima | Kagoshima | 1,532 thousand | 9,186 km² | 167/km² |
Source. Prefecture population and area come from the Statistical Handbook of Japan 2026, Statistics Bureau of Japan. Snapshot reviewed 2026-10-08.