Saga (city)
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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