Fun facts about Saitama
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Saitama is the only prefectural capital in Japan whose name is always written in hiragana.
Saitama
Japan
Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city is located 20 to 30 km north of central Tokyo, roughly at the center of the Kantō Plain.
Saitama
Japan
Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2.
From the “Geography” section
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Saitama was founded on May 1, 2001, and designated as a government ordinance city on April 1, 2003.
Saitama
Japan
Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2.
From the “History” section
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Saitama is home to two J.League football teams: the Urawa Red Diamonds and RB Omiya Ardija.
Saitama
Japan
Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2.
From the “Culture” section
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Saitama has seven sister cities, including Toluca, Mexico, and Leipzig, Germany.
Saitama
Japan
Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2.
From the “Sister cities” section
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