Kazo, Saitama
For other uses of Kazo, see Kazo (disambiguation).
Kazo 加須市 | ||
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Location of Kazo in Saitama Prefecture | ||
Kazo Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 36°7′42″N 139°36′18″E / 36.12833°N 139.60500°ECoordinates: 36°7′42″N 139°36′18″E / 36.12833°N 139.60500°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Kantō | |
Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Ryoichi Ohashi (since July 2005) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 133.47 km2 (51.53 sq mi) | |
Population (April 1, 2011) | ||
• Total | 117,339 | |
• Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) | |
Symbols | ||
• Tree | Ginkgo biloba | |
• Flower | Rhododendron indicum | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
City Hall Address |
Shimo-Mitsumata 290, Kazo-city, Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県加須市下三俣290) 347-8501 | |
Website |
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Kazo (加須市 Kazo-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 117,339, with 42,778 households and a population density of 879.14 persons per km². The total area is 133.47 km².
The city was founded on May 3, 1954 and is known throughout Japan for the creation of koinobori (carp kites), baseballs, kendo equipment, and udon.
On March 23, 2010, Kazo City absorbed the towns of Kisai, Kitakawabe and Ōtone (all from Kitasaitama District) to create the current and expanded Kazo City. Kita-Saitama District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
External links
- Media related to Kazo, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons
- Kazo City official website (Japanese)
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