Kitamoto, Saitama

Kitamoto
北本市
City

Top left: Ishidokaba Cherry blossom in Toko Temple, Top right: A fountain in Kitamoto General Park, Center: Konosu Traditional Inn, Nakasen Road in Edo period, Bottom left: Kitamoto Station, Bottom right: Tenjinchigi Shrine

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Location of Kitamoto in Saitama Prefecture
Kitamoto

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°01′26″N 139°32′01″E / 36.02389°N 139.53361°E / 36.02389; 139.53361Coordinates: 36°01′26″N 139°32′01″E / 36.02389°N 139.53361°E / 36.02389; 139.53361
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Kenji Ishizu (since May 2003)
Area
  Total 19.84 km2 (7.66 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2011)
  Total 69,984
  Density 3,527.42/km2 (9,136.0/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Cherry blossom
  Flower Chrysanthemum
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 1-111 Honmachi, Kitamoto-shi, Saitama-ken
364-8633
Website www.city.kitamoto.saitama.jp

Kitamoto (北本市 Kitamoto-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on November 3, 1971.

As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 70,237, with 27,714 households and a population density of 3,527.42 persons per km². The total area is 19.84 km².

Transportation

Rail

Road

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Kitamoto has been twinned with Aizubange, Fukushima in Japan since 1992.

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