Kyoto Prefecture
prefecture of Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
prefecture of Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan on the island of Honshu.[1] The capital is the city of Kyoto.[2]
Kyoto
京都府 | |
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| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Romaji | Kyōto-fu |
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Location of Kyoto in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°1′15.7″N 135°45′20.1″E | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Island | Honshu |
| Capital | Kyoto |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Takatoshi Nishiwaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,612.20 km2 (1,780.78 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 31st |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 2,579,921 |
| • Rank | 13th |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | JP-26 |
| Prefectural flower | Weeping cherry blossom (Prunus spachiana) |
| Prefectural tree | Kitayama Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) |
| Prefectural bird | Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) |
| Number of districts | 6 |
| Number of municipalities | 26 |
| Website | www.pref.kyoto.jp/ index_e.html |
In the Meiji period, Kyoto Prefecture was made from the area of the former Yamashiro Province.[3]
From the 7th century through the late-19th century, the city of Kyoto was the Imperial capital of Japan.
Kyoto Prefecture is almost in the center of Honshū and of Japan. To the north, it faces the Sea of Japan and Fukui Prefecture. To the south, it faces Osaka and Nara Prefectures. To the east, it faces Mie and Shiga Prefectures. To the west, it faces Hyōgo Prefecture.
There are fifteen cities in Kyoto Prefecture.
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These are the towns and villages in each district:
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National Parks are established in about 6% of the total land area of the prefecture.[4]
The Kamo Shrines (Kamigamo jinja and Shimogamo jinja) are the chief Shinto shrines (ichinomiya) in the prefecture. [5]
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