Country Japan Population 33,348 (1 Jan 2007) Prefecture Saga Prefecture | Region Kyushu Local time Friday 11:26 AM University Nishikyushu University | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City hall address 410 Kanzaki, Kanzaki-chō, Kanzaki-shi, Saga-ken
842-0001 Website www.city.kanzaki.saga.jp Weather 13°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 49% Humidity |
Kanzaki (神埼市, Kanzaki-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Kanzaki Saga Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Adjoining municipalities
- History
- Universities
- Prefectural high schools
- Municipal junior high schools
- Municipal elementary schools
- Air
- Rail
- Road
- Notable places and festivals
- People from Kanzaki
- References
Map of Kanzaki, Saga Prefecture, Japan
As of January 1, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 33,348 and a population density of 267 persons per km². The total area is 125.01 km².
The modern city of Kanzaki was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Kanzaki, absorbing the town of Chiyoda, and the village of Sefuri (all from Kanzaki District). As a result of this merger there are no longer any villages in Saga Prefecture.
Geography
The northern part of the city is located in the middle of the Sefuri Mountains. As one goes south the elevation lowers. The southern part consists of the north bank of the Chikugo River and the Saga Plains, and the Jōbaru River runs through the middle portion of the city. The southeast border with Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture is formed by the Chikugo River.
Adjoining municipalities
History
Universities
Prefectural high schools
Municipal junior high schools
Municipal elementary schools
Air
The nearest airport is Saga Airport in Kawasoe, followed by Fukuoka Airport.