Sakura, Tochigi
| Sakura さくら市 | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
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 Location of Sakura in Tochigi Prefecture | ||
  Sakura Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 36°41′N 139°58′E / 36.683°N 139.967°ECoordinates: 36°41′N 139°58′E / 36.683°N 139.967°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Tochigi Prefecture | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 125.46 km2 (48.44 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 44,774 | |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | City of Sakura | |
Sakura (さくら市 Sakura-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
As of August 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 41,640 and the population density of 331.89 persons per km². The total area is 125.46 km².
The modern city of Sakura was established on March 28, 2005 with the merger of the towns of Kitsuregawa and Ujiie (both from Shioya District). It is a hiragana city. As of 2010 it had a population of 44,774 people.
Kitsuregawa Castle and the Sakura City Museum of Art are located in Sakura.[1]
| Old Town | Population (2003) | Area (km²) |
| Kitsuregawa | 11,143 | 75.47 |
| Ujiie | 29,898 | 49.99 |
References
- ↑ Liedtke, Walter A.; Plomp, Michiel; Rüger, Axel (2001). Vermeer and the Delft School. Metropolitan Museum of Art. p. 610. ISBN 978-0-87099-973-4. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
External links
Media related to Sakura, Tochigi at Wikimedia Commons
- Sakura City official website (Japanese)
