Nagano prefecture (長野県; Nagano-ken) is located on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nagano.
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| Capital | Nagano |
| Region: | Chubu |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 4th
13,585.22 0.2% |
| Population
- Total (Mar 1, 2003) - Density |
Ranked 16th
2,215,973 163/km² |
| Districts: | 16 |
| Municipalities: | 120 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Gentian (Gentiana scabra var. buergeri) |
| Pref. Tree: | White birch (Betula platyphylla var. japonica) |
| Pref. Bird: | Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) |
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External links
- Nagano prefecture offical homepage (http://www.pref.nagano.jp/english/indexe.htm)