Sakado, Saitama

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Sakado, Saitama

Name

Sakado, Saitama

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Sakado is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, approximately 40 kilometers from Tokyo. Historically, it was a post station on the Nikkō Wakiōkan highway during the Muromachi period. The city experienced rapid population growth in the late 20th century due to new town developments.

Statistics

Area

41.02 km²

Population

100,612

Location