Where is Chiba Prefecture in Japan?

Our business base within the sphere of “Wider Chiba”, which consists of Chiba prefecture and neighbor areas in Tokyo, Saitama and Ibaraki, is populated by 12 million people.
How large is Chiba Prefecture in economic terms?
(Nationwide Rank)
| Population *1 | 6,122 thousand | 6th |
|---|---|---|
| New Housing Starts *2 | 62 thousand | 6th |
| Balance of Deposits at Banks *3 | ¥ 22.0 trillion | 6th |
| Balance of Loans at Banks *3 | ¥ 11.6 trillion | 7th |
| GDP *4 | ¥ 19.2 trillion | 7th |
Source:
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
- Bank of Japan
- Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office
What are the economic growth prospects for Chiba Prefecture?
Improvement of infrastructure and population growth in Chiba pref.

How much is the population growth in Chiba Prefecture?
The population of Chiba Prefecture is steadily increasing.
- Trends in Population and Number of Househoulds in Chiba Prefecture

Source: National census (08 Population from Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 08 Number of Households from Chiba pref.)
