Miyagi Prefecture
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Miyagi Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of Honshu and features Sendai as its capital and largest city. The area is known for the scenic Matsushima Islands and its rugged coastline along the Pacific Ocean. It was significantly impacted by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
Statistics
Area
7,282.00 km²
Population
2,265,724