Hizen, Saga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Hizen was a town in Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture on Kyushu, Japan. In 2005 it merged with several neighboring municipalities to become part of the expanded city of Karatsu. The former town is noted for its waterfalls and historic stone Buddha reliefs.
Statistics
Area
46.66 km²
Population
8,841