Kanzaki, Saga

Kanzaki
神埼市
City

Location of Kanzaki in Saga Prefecture
Kanzaki

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°19′N 130°22′E / 33.317°N 130.367°ECoordinates: 33°19′N 130°22′E / 33.317°N 130.367°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Saga Prefecture
Area
  Total 125.01 km2 (48.27 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2007)
  Total 33,348
  Density 267/km2 (690/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Maple
- Flower Cherry Blossom
Address 410 Kanzaki, Kanzaki-chō, Kanzaki-shi, Saga-ken
842-0001
Phone number 0952-52-1111
Website City of Kanzaki

Kanzaki (神埼市 Kanzaki-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture, Japan.

As of January 1, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 33,348 and a population density of 267 persons per km². The total area is 125.01 km².

The modern city of Kanzaki was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Kanzaki, absorbing the town of Chiyoda, and the village of Sefuri (all from Kanzaki District). As a result of this merger there are no longer any villages in Saga Prefecture.

Geography

The northern part of the city is located in the middle of the Sefuri Mountains. As one goes south the elevation lowers. The southern part consists of the north bank of the Chikugo River and the Saga Plains, and the Jōbaru River runs through the middle portion of the city. The southeast border with Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture is formed by the Chikugo River.

Adjoining municipalities

History

Education

Universities

Prefectural high schools

Municipal junior high schools

Municipal elementary schools

Transportation

Air

The nearest airport is Saga Airport in Kawasoe, followed by Fukuoka Airport.

Rail

Road

Notable places and festivals

People from Kanzaki

External links

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