Sawara, Chiba

Sawara
佐原市
Former municipality
Sawara canal and historical district
Sawara canal and historical district
Location of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture
Location of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture
Sawara is located in Japan
Sawara
Sawara
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°52′59″N 140°30′00″E / 35.883°N 140.500°E / 35.883; 140.500
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictKatori
MergedMarch 27, 2006
(now part of Katori)
Area
 • Total119.88 km2 (46.29 sq mi)
Population
 (February 1, 2005)
 • Total47,244
 • Density394/km2 (1,020/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerSiberian Iris
TreePopulus
Biannual Sawara Matsuri Festival

Sawara (佐原市, Sawara-shi) was a city located in Katori District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.