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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.

Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県)
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
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Golden-rayed lily
(Lilium auratum)
Pref. Tree:Ginkgo tree
(Ginkgo biloba)
Pref. Bird:Common gull
(Larus canus)

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History

Geography

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics Kanagawa is well known for the popularity of soccer.

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