6 prefectures
Tohoku region
Prefecture profiles and combined 2024 population and area figures for Tohoku.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori | Aomori | 1,165 thousand | 9,645 km² | 121/km² |
| Iwate | Morioka | 1,145 thousand | 15,275 km² | 75/km² |
| Miyagi | Sendai | 2,248 thousand | 7,282 km² | 309/km² |
| Akita | Akita | 897 thousand | 11,638 km² | 77/km² |
| Yamagata | Yamagata | 1,011 thousand | 9,323 km² | 108/km² |
| Fukushima | Fukushima | 1,743 thousand | 13,784 km² | 126/km² |
Source. Prefecture population and area come from the Statistical Handbook of Japan 2026, Statistics Bureau of Japan. Snapshot reviewed 2026-10-08.