Gyōda, Saitama

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Gyōda
行田市
Location of Gyōda
Gyōda's location in Saitama, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama
Physical characteristics
Area 61.55 km² (23.76 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 85,781
     Density 1,393 /km² (3,608 /sq mi)
Location 36°8′N, 139°27′E
Symbols
Gyōda Government Office
Official website: City of Gyōda

Gyōda (行田市 Gyōda-shi?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 85,781 and a density of 1,393.68 persons per km². The total area is 61.55 km².

The city was founded on May 3, 1949.

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[edit] Culture

Gyōda is renowned for its Jeri Furai or fried jelly. This is a local speciality consisting of fried bean curd, carrots, onion, and potato. There are many shops which sell it around town, especially during the warmer seasons.

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