Sayama
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Sayama is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, situated on the Iruma River's alluvial lowland. It developed as a post station during the Kamakura period, connecting routes to Kōzuke and Shimotsuke Provinces. The city experienced significant population growth from 1960 to 2000, later declining.
Statistics
Area
45.51 km²
Population
149,826