Kyosen Prefecture
Kyosen Prefecture
巨泉県 | |
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Japanese transcription(s) | |
• Japanese | 巨泉県 |
• Rōmaji | Kyosen-ken |
Country | Teiko |
Region | Tsukushi |
Island | Daichi |
Capital | Hamada |
Subdivisions | Districts: 4, Cities: 2 |
Government | |
• Governor | Michiru Ogawa (National) |
Area | |
• Total | 2,442.54 km2 (943.07 sq mi) |
• Rank | 7th |
Population (2024) | |
• Total | 1,450,942 |
• Rank | 7th |
• Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Demonym | Kamizakinian |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Teiko Standard Time) |
Kyosen Prefecture (巨泉県, Kyosen-ken) is a prefecture of Teiko located on Daichi Island. The capital is the city of Hamada. Kyosen is named after the large onsen and hot springs located around the prefecture. Kyosen literally means huge natural spring.