Saitama Prefecture
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Saitama Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture of Japan, situated in the Kantō region of Honshu. Historically part of Musashi Province, it was a key agricultural area supplying food to the Kantō region. The prefecture borders six other prefectures, including Tokyo and Nagano, and contains cities like Saitama, Kawaguchi, and Kawagoe.
Statistics
Area
3,797.75 km²
Population
7,338,536