Kazo, Saitama
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| Kazo 加須市 |
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| Coordinates: 36°7′42″N 139°36′18″E / 36.12833°N 139.605°ECoordinates: 36°7′42″N 139°36′18″E / 36.12833°N 139.605°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Saitama | ||
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| • Mayor | Ryoichi Ohashi (since July 2005) | ||
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| • Total | 133.47 km2 (51.53 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 1, 2011) | |||
| • Total | 117,339 | ||
| • Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Ginkgo biloba | ||
| - Flower | Rhododendron indicum | ||
| Phone number | 81-(0)480-62-1111 | ||
| Address | Shimo-Mimata 290, Kazo-city, Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県加須市下三俣２９０) 347-8501 |
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| Website | Kazo | ||
Kazo (加須市 Kazo-shi) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.
As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 117,339, with a household number of 42,778, and a 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 Kita-Saitama District, to form the current Kazo City. Kita-Saitama District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
[edit] External links
Media related to Kazo, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons
- Kazo official website (Japanese)
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