Sano, Tochigi
| Sano 佐野市 | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
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 Location of Sano in Tochigi Prefecture | ||
  Sano Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 36°19′N 139°35′E / 36.317°N 139.583°ECoordinates: 36°19′N 139°35′E / 36.317°N 139.583°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Tochigi Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Masahide Okabe | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 356.07 km2 (137.48 sq mi) | |
| Population (February 1, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 124,001 | |
| • Density | 348.25/km2 (902.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Pine | |
| - Flower | Katakuri | |
| - Bird | Mandarin Duck | |
| Address |
1, Takasagochō, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken 327-0022 | |
| Phone number | 0283-24-5111 | |
| Website | City of Sano | |
Sano (佐野市 Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Sano took its current form on February 28, 2005 when the old city of Sano absorbed the towns of Kuzu and Tanuma (both from Aso District) to create the new and expanded city of Sano.
The city is known for its Outlet Mall and ramen. Sano also has become the headquarters of the Japanese Cricket Association and has hosted a number of cricket games between international teams.
Sano can easily be accessed using the JR line.
As of February 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 124,000, with 48,737 households and a population density of 348.25 persons per km². The total area is 356.07 km2 (137.48 sq mi).
Municipal Timeline
- April 1, 1943 - The city of Sano was created when 3 towns and 3 villages (all from Aso District) were merged and gained city status.
- January 1, 1955 - The city absorbed the village of Inazuma (from Ashikaga District).
- April 1, 1955 - The city absorbed the town of Akami (from Aso District).
- 1969 - Became a sister city of Hikone from Shiga Prefecture.
- 1994 - Became a sister city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- February 28, 2005 - Sano absorbed the towns of Kuzu and Tanuma (both from Aso District) to created the new and expanded city of Sano.
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Sano is twinned with:
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Hikone, Shiga, Japan - Ashiya, Fukuoka, Japan
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States[1] -
Quzhou, China
The former City Hall, demolished after the 2011 earthquake
Population distribution of Sano
See also
References
- ↑ Wallace, Brian (2009-05-04). "SDL scraps trip to Japan at request of Japanese officials concerned about the flu". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
External links
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Sano travel guide from Wikivoyage - Sano City official website
- Sano Gallery
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