Prefecture of Saitama, Japan

Location of prefecture of Saitama on a map

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)