Japan
Saitama is a city located in Japan's Saitama province, with a population of 1,324,854. It is positioned in the eastern part of the country, providing a significant urban center near Tokyo.
Honda Airport
14.1 km away
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield
15.8 km away
Mint Airstrip
17.7 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 35.90807° N latitude and 139.65657° E longitude, at an elevation of 16 meters. Saitama is in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Setagaya.
Saitama ranks as the 10th most populous city in Japan out of 2,144 cities. This ranking reflects its significant urban presence within a country that has a total urban population of 146,668,727.
Within the Saitama province, the city ranks #1 among 85 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Kawaguchi, Kawagoe, Koshigaya, Tokorozawa, and Sōka. The city has a variety of amenities, including 75 hospitals, 369 schools, and 1,064 parks.
In the vicinity of Saitama, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.
Saitama is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Urawa University | — |
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The population of Saitama is 1,324,854.
Saitama is located in the Saitama province.
The coordinates of Saitama are 35.90807° N latitude and 139.65657° E longitude.
The elevation of Saitama is 16 meters.
There are 75 hospitals near Saitama.
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