Sano
佐野市 | |
|---|---|
 Soshu-ji | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Sano in Tochigi Prefecture | |
  Sano | |
| Coordinates: 36°18′52.2″N 139°34′42″E / 36.314500°N 139.57833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tochigi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masahide Okabe (since April 2005) |
| Area | |
• Total | 356.04 km2 (137.47 sq mi) |
| Population (August 2020) | |
• Total | 117,669 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 0283-24-5111 |
| Address | 1, Takasagochō, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken 327-0022 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Mandarin Duck |
| Flower | Katakuri |
| Tree | Pine |
Sano (佐野市, Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], 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.
- ^ "Sano City official Statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.