Hyōgo Prefecture
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Hyogo Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Honshu and stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Seto Inland Sea. It serves as a major economic and transportation hub, featuring diverse geography including islands and mountainous terrain. The capital city of the prefecture is Kobe.
Statistics
Area
8,400.96 km²
Population
5,453,392