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Saga prefecture



         


Saga prefecture (佐賀県)


Saga prefectural symbol

CapitalSaga
Region:Kyushu
Island:Kyushu
Area

 - Total
 - % water

Ranked 42nd

2,439.23 km²
1.7%

Population

 - Total (Oct 1, 2000)
 - Density

Ranked 42nd

876,654
359/km²

Districts:8
Municipalities:49
ISO 3166-2:JP-41
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Camphor blossom
(Cinnamomum camphora)
Pref. Tree:Camphor tree
(Cinnamomum camphora)
Pref. Bird:Black-billed magpie
(Pica pica)

Saga prefecture (佐賀県; Saga-ken) is located on Kyushu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Saga.

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Tourism

Karatsu, with its fine castle, is a popular tourist destination in Saga.

The remains of a Yayoi village in Yoshinogari also attract large numbers of sightseers.

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