Sasebo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Sasebo is a core city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, and the second-largest in the prefecture after Nagasaki. Founded in 1886 as a naval district by Admiral Togo Heihachiro, it became a major port. The city's harbor was chosen for its depth, protection, and proximity to China and Korea.
Statistics
Area
426.01 km²
Population
230,873