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Kanagawa prefecture

Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県; Kanagawa-ken) is a located in the Kanto region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Yokohama.

This prefecture is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.

 
Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県)

Kanagawa prefectural symbol
CapitalYokohama
Region:Kanto
Island:Honshu
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 43rd
2,415.42 km²
2.3%
Population
 - Total (Jan 1, 2000)
 - Density
Ranked 3rd
8,639,665
3,577/km²
Districts:7
Municipalities:37
ISO 3166-2:JP-14
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Golden-rayed lily
(Lilium auratum)
Pref. Tree:Ginkgo tree
(Ginkgo biloba)
Pref. Bird:Common gull
(Larus canus)

Table of contents
1 History
2 Geography
3 Economy
4 Demographics
5 Culture
6 Tourism
7 Prefectural symbols
8 Miscellaneous topics
9 External links

History

Geography

Cities

Districts

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

Kanagawa is well known for the popularity of soccer. It is also the prefecture in which the manga Love Hina takes place.

External links


Prefectures of Japan