Shiraoka, Saitama
| Shiraoka 白岡市 | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Shiraoka in Saitama Prefecture | |
  Shiraoka Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 36°1′N 139°41′E / 36.017°N 139.683°ECoordinates: 36°1′N 139°41′E / 36.017°N 139.683°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.88 km2 (9.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 50,828 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Shiraoka (白岡市 Shiraoka-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
As of December 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 50,828, with 19,034 households and a population density of 2,000 persons per km². The total area is 24.88 km².
The modern city of Shiraoka was established on October 1, 2012, after the area that was previously Shiraoka-machi in Minamisaitama District's population increase necessitated the change to 'shi' (city). This leaves Minamisaitama District with just one municipality.[1]
References
- ↑ 白岡町：来年１０月１日、白岡市発足へ 町議会が可決 by Mainichi Shimbun, December 9, 2011 (Japanese)
External links
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- Shiraoka City official website (Japanese)