Shiraoka, Saitama
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| Shiraoka 白岡町 |
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| 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 |
| District | Minamisaitama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.88 km2 (9.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 50,828 |
| • Density | 2,042.9/km2 (5,291.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | www.town.shiraoka.saitama.jp |
Shiraoka (白岡町 Shiraoka-machi) is a town located in Minami Saitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
As of 1 December 2011, the town has an estimated population of 50,828, with 19,034 households. The total area is 24.88 km².
On October 1, 2012, the town is due to gain city status, leaving Minami Saitama District with just one municipality.[1]
[edit] 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)
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