Asazaki Prefecture
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Asazaki Prefecture 朝崎県 | |||
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Prefecture | |||
Nakamian transcription(s) | |||
• Nakamian | 朝崎県 | ||
• Romanji | Asazaki-ken | ||
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Location of Asazaki Prefecture | |||
Country | Nakahara | ||
Region | Kyushu | ||
Island | Kyushu | ||
Capital | Asazaki | ||
Government | |||
• Governor | Kuroki Kazuyuki | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 8,149 km2 (3,100 sq mi) | ||
Area rank | 13th | ||
Population (2016) | |||
• Total | 2,147,117 | ||
• Rank | 24th | ||
• Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | Nakahara National Time (UTC+9) | ||
Flower | Rhododendron serpyllifolium | ||
Tree | Chamaecyparis pisifera | ||
Website | www.pref-asazaki.go.nk/ |
Asazaki Prefecture (朝崎県, Asazaki-ken) is a prefecture of Nakahara located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Asazaki.
History[edit | edit source]
Asazaki Prefecture formed by the merger of former provinces of Hayami and Amabe. The region of western Amabe province was a traditional center for traders from mainland Aisai and pirates.