Saitama (city)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It was formed in 2001 by the merger of Urawa, Ōmiya, and Yono, seeking a name fitting for the new prefectural capital. Uniquely, Saitama's name is always written in hiragana, despite kanji alternatives receiving more votes in public polls.
Statistics
Area
217.43 km²
Population
1,324,854