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Saitama, Saitama

Japan

Regional capital35.9081° N, 139.6566° E

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.

Population1,324,854
ProvinceSaitama
Coordinates35.9081° N, 139.6566° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#10 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Honda Airport

JP-0320Local

14.1 km away

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Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield

JP-0361Local

15.8 km away

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Mint Airstrip

JP-0395Local

17.7 km away

About Saitama

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.

Cities in Saitama

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.

Kawaguchi607,373Kawagoe354,571Koshigaya345,353Tokorozawa344,194Sōka249,645Kasukabe229,792Ageo226,940Kumagaya195,277Niiza166,017Sayama160,843

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Saitama, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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MinaminakanoCity
0.2 km
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NakagawaCity
0.5 km
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MinaminakamaruCity
1.1 km
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HigashiaraiCity
1.3 km
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MikuraCity
1.4 km
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AmanumachōCity
1.5 km
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ŌharaCity
1.6 km
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SasamaruCity
1.8 km
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MisakiCity
1.9 km
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KitabukurochōCity
1.9 km
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HorinouchichōCity
1.9 km
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ŌyaCity
2 km
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Nakahara-ushiroNeighborhood
2.1 km
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AzumachōCity
2.2 km
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ObusatoNeighborhood
2.3 km
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SengenchōCity
2.3 km
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HasunumaCity
2.3 km
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TakahanachōCity
2.4 km
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KizakiCity
2.4 km
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KishikichōCity
2.4 km

Universities in Saitama

Saitama is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Urawa University1946——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore additional content related to Saitama, including comparisons with other cities in Japan, country rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Saitama?

The population of Saitama is 1,324,854.

In which province/state is Saitama located?

Saitama is located in the Saitama province.

What are the coordinates of Saitama?

The coordinates of Saitama are 35.90807° N latitude and 139.65657° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Saitama?

The elevation of Saitama is 16 meters.

How many hospitals are near Saitama?

There are 75 hospitals near Saitama.

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