| Saijō 西条市 |
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| Location of Saijō in Ehime | |||
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Shikoku | ||
| Prefecture | Ehime | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Kotaro Ito (since November 1995) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 509.78 km2 (196.8 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 1, 2011) | |||
| • Total | 114,227 | ||
| • Density | 224.07/km2 (580.3/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Phone number | (0897) 56-5151 | ||
| Address | 164 Akeyashiki, Saijō-shi, Ehime-ken 793-8601 |
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| Website | City of Saijō | ||
Saijō (西条市 Saijō-shi) is a city located in Ehime, Japan.
On November 1, 2004 the old city of Tōyo, and the towns of Komatsu and Tanbara, both from Shūsō District, were merged with Saijō.
The city was founded on April 29, 1941.
The main city of Saijō is known for natural spring water. Signs throughout the city and at the city's train station claim Saijō to be the "Spring Water Capital of Japan." Numerous fountains are scattered throughout the city where water is frequently bottled by locals and visitors alike. Most private dwelling houses also drill private wells to take advantage of the water.
Coca Cola and Asahi Breweries both have manufacturing plants in the city due to the bountiful and free source of clean water.