Prefecture of Saitama, Japan
Saitama is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 6,938,004 people, it is the 5th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Saitama gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Saitama is lead by Kiyoshi Uedaand is based in the prefecture capital of Saitama (Population: 1,193,350).
The most populous cities in Saitama are: Saitama (Population: 1,193,350), Yono (Population: 1,077,730), Kawaguchi (Population: 468,565), Tokorozawa (Population: 339,435), Kawagoe (Population: 337,931).
Saitama Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_11 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Saitama (Population: 1,193,350) |
| Head of Government | Kiyoshi Ueda |
| Total Population | 6,938,004 |
| Total Area | 3,767 sq km (1,454 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 1,841.8 sq km (4,770.2 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.