The prefectural capital is Maebashi.
The northern parts in Gumma Prefecture are alpine clubs, such as an akagi mountain and a tanigawa mountain. And it is popular as a ski resort area.
Gumma Prefecture has many hot springs and is a hot-springs resort region of the Kanto top class. Agriculture of Maebashi is in the mainstream.
And Takasaki is developed focusing on industry and commerce. Gumma Prefecture is famous for wheat, a konnyaku potato, a cabbage, a cucumber, pork, an eggplant, and a Japanese radish. And agricultural output is Japanese top class. Since Gumma Prefecture has many agricultural products, various processing plants exist.
It is woody to Gumma Prefecture. Abundant forest resources protect a life in the area. And traditional culture and a handicraft are produced.
A cities, towns and villages list is here.
| Ranking of Gunma | ||
| Item | National ranking | Outline |
| Area (2009) | The 20st place | 6,363 square kilometers |
| The number of cities, wards, towns, and villages (2010) | The 20st place | 35 cities, towns and villages |
| Population (2008) | The 19th place | 2,012,151 persons |
| Number of households (2008) | The 19th place | 752614 households |
| People-of-the-prefecture gross product (substance) (2007) | The 20th place | 8,465,720 (unit: 1 million yen) |