Saga (city)

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Saga (city)

Name

Saga (city)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Saga is the capital city of Saga Prefecture, situated on Kyushu Island, Japan. Historically part of ancient Hizen Province, it developed as a castle town under the Nabeshima clan during the Tokugawa shogunate. The city borders the Ariake Sea and Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring both mountainous and plain terrains.

Statistics

Area

431.81 km²

Population

227,138

Location