Sakaki, Nagano

Sakaki
坂城町
Town

Location of Sakaki in Nagano Prefecture
Sakaki

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°28′N 138°11′E / 36.467°N 138.183°ECoordinates: 36°28′N 138°11′E / 36.467°N 138.183°E
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Kōshin'etsu
Prefecture Nagano Prefecture
District Hanishina
Area
  Total 53.64 km2 (20.71 sq mi)
Population (December 1, 2005)
  Total 16,742
  Density 310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Sakaki

Sakaki (坂城町 Sakaki-machi) is a town located in Hanishina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

On December 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 16,742. The total area is 53.64 km².

The town has strong connections with the city of Ueda rather than Nagano or Chikuma. Thus the town is in the Hokushin Region.

Geography

The town of Sakaki is completely surrounded by the cities of Ueda and Chikuma.

External links


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