Sakaide, Kagawa
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| Sakaide 坂出市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Sakaide | ||
| Coordinates: 34°19′N 133°52′E / 34.317°N 133.867°ECoordinates: 34°19′N 133°52′E / 34.317°N 133.867°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Shikoku | |
| Prefecture | Kagawa Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Toshiaki Matsuura | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 92.46 km2 (35.70 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 2008) | ||
| • Total | 56,365 | |
| • Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Sangoju (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) | |
| - Flower | Sakura and Cosmos | |
| Address |
2-3-5, Muromachi, Sakaide-shi, Kagawa-ken 762-8601 | |
| Phone number | 0877-44-5002 | |
| Website | Sakaide City | |
Sakaide (坂出市 Sakaide-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 56,365 and a population density of 610 persons per km². The total area is 92.46 km².
The city was founded on July 1, 1942. The Great Seto Bridge connects it with Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture across the Inland Sea.
Sakaide is also sister cities with Sausalito, California
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- Sakaide City official website (Japanese)
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