Country Japan - Tree Pine - Bird Mandarin Duck Population 121,249 (2010) University Sano College | Region Kantō - Flower Katakuri Area 356.1 km² Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 6°C, Wind W at 40 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
Sano (佐野市, Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 117,970 and a population density of 331 persons per km². Its total area was 356.04 km². The city is known for its Outlet Mall, Sano Yakuyoke Daishi Temple, and its local variety of ramen.
Contents
- Map of Sano Tochigi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Sports
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- International relations
- Noted people from Sano
- References
Map of Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Sano is located in southwestern Tochigi Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the west.
Surrounding municipalities
History
During the Edo period, Sano was a castle town and the seat of the daimyo of Sano Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the town of Sano was created within Aso District, Tochigi with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889.
Sano was elevated to city status on April 1, 1943 when it merged with the neighboring towns of Inubushi and Horigome and the villages of Sakai and Hatagawa. The city annexed the village of Inazuma (from Ashikaga District) on January 1, 1955 followed by the town of Akami(from Aso District) on April 1, 1955.
On February 28, 2005 Sano absorbed the towns of Kuzu and Tanuma (both from Aso District).
Economy
Agriculture and light manufacturing are mainstays of the local economy, with production of Kanpyō, turmeric and spinach being prominent local crops. The city is increasingly a bedroom community for neighboring Utsunomiya.
Education
Sports
Sano also has become the headquarters of the Japan Cricket Association and has hosted a number of cricket games between international teams. On March 22, 2016, it was announced that Sano would be home to the Sano International Cricket Ground, which will become Japan's first dedicated cricketing venue built for purpose which no longer has to compete with other sports for usage.