Saga Prefecture

Saga Prefecture 佐賀県
Prefecture
Japanese transcription(s)
• Japanese	佐賀県
• Rōmaji	Saga-ken
Nijinomatsubara pine forest and a corner of Karatsu city, Saga
Flag Seal Emblem
Anthem: Saga kenmin no uta
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Island	Kyushu
Capital	Saga
Subdivisions	Districts: 6, Municipalities: 20
Government
• Governor	Yoshinori Yamaguchi
Area
• Total	2,439 km2 (942 sq mi)
• Rank	42nd
Population
• Total	800,787
• Density	328.24/km2 (850.1/sq mi)
GDP [1]
• Total	JP¥ 8963 trillion US$ 29.5 billion (2019)
ISO 3166 code	JP-41
Website	Saga Prefecture-japanese-english translate
Symbols of Japan
Bird	Black-billed magpie (Pica pica)
Flower	Camphor blossom (Cinnamomum camphora)
Tree	Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)

Saga Prefecture (佐賀県, Saga-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu.^[2] Saga Prefecture has a population of roughly 800 thousand and has a geographic area of 60 km² (942 sq mi). Saga Prefecture borders Fukuoka Prefecture to the northeast and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.

Saga is the capital and largest city of Saga Prefecture, with other major cities including Karatsu, Tosu, and Imari.^[3] Saga Prefecture is located in the northwest of Kyūshū covering an isthmus-like area extending between the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea.^[3] Saga Prefecture's western region is known for the production of ceramics and porcelain, particularly in the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita.