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Shizuoka

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Also known as Sizuoka

capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Shizuoka is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan, serving as the administrative and cultural center of the region. It is an important city in central Japan known for its location and role as a major hub for the prefecture's economy and governance.

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Shizuoka (静岡市, Shizuoka-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕi.(d)zɯꜜ.o.ka, ɕi.(d)zɯ.o.kaꜜ.ɕi]) is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the prefecture's second-largest city in both population and area. It has been populated since prehistoric times. As of 1 September 2023, the city had an estimated population of 677,867 in 106,087 households, and a population density of 480 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,200/sq mi).

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