Sano, Tochigi

Sano
佐野市
Soshu-ji
Soshu-ji
Flag of Sano
Official seal of Sano
Location of Sano in Tochigi Prefecture
Location of Sano in Tochigi Prefecture
Sano is located in Japan
Sano
Sano
 
Coordinates: 36°18′52.2″N 139°34′42″E / 36.314500°N 139.57833°E / 36.314500; 139.57833
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureTochigi
Government
 • MayorMasahide Okabe (since April 2005)
Area
 • Total356.04 km2 (137.47 sq mi)
Population
 (August 2020)
 • Total117,669
 • Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0283-24-5111
Address1, Takasagochō, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken 327-0022
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdMandarin Duck
FlowerKatakuri
TreePine
Sano City Hall 佐野市役所
Sano City Hall

Sano (佐野市, Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020, the city had an estimated population of 117,669, in 52,066 households [1] and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 356.04 square kilometres (137.47 sq mi). The city is known for its Outlet Mall, Sano Yakuyoke Daishi Temple, and its local variety of ramen, Sano Ramen. More recently, Sano has gained international recognition for being the home of cricket in Japan.

  1. ^ "Sano City official Statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.