Prefecture of Saga, Japan
Saga is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 876,664 people, it is the 42nd largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Saga gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Saga is lead by Yoshinori Yamaguchiand is based in the prefecture capital of Saga (Population: 165,236).
The most populous cities in Saga are: Saga-shi (Population: 165,236), Karatsu (Population: 78,330), Tosu (Population: 63,595), Imaricho-ko (Population: 57,940).
Saga Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_41 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Saga-shi (Population: 165,236) |
| Head of Government | Yoshinori Yamaguchi |
| Total Population | 876,664 |
| Total Area | 2,439 sq km (942 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 359.4 sq km (930.9 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.