Sano, Tochigi
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in Tochigi
, Japan
.
The city took its current form on February 28, 2005 when the old city of Sano merged with the towns of Kuzu
and Tanuma
from Aso District
to form the new city of Sano.
The city is known for its Outlet Mall and ramen
.
Sano can easily be accessed using the JR line.
As of July 2008, the city has an estimated population
of 122,296. The total area is 356.07km².
Cities of Japan
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located in Tochigi
Tochigi Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kantō region on the island of Honshū, Japan. The capital is the city of Utsunomiya.Nikkō, whose ancient Shintō shrines and Buddhist temples UNESCO has recognized by naming them a World Heritage Site, is in this prefecture...
, Japan
Japan
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The city took its current form on February 28, 2005 when the old city of Sano merged with the towns of Kuzu
Kuzu, Tochigi
Kuzū was a town located in Aso District, Tochigi, Japan.On February 28, 2005 Kuzū, along with the town of Tanuma, also from Aso District, was merged into the expanded city of Sano....
and Tanuma
Tanuma, Tochigi
Tanuma was a town located in Aso District, Tochigi, Japan.On February 28, 2005 Tanuma, along with the town of Kuzu, also from Aso District, was merged into the expanded city of Sano....
from Aso District
Aso District, Tochigi
Aso was a district located in Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,915 and a density of 150.59 persons per km². The total area was 271.70 km².-Merger:...
to form the new city of Sano.
The city is known for its Outlet Mall and ramen
Ramen
is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as , , kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn...
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Sano can easily be accessed using the JR line.
As of July 2008, the city has an estimated population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 122,296. The total area is 356.07km².
Municipal Timeline
- April 1, 1943 - The city of Sano was created when 3 towns and 3 villages from Aso DistrictAso District, TochigiAso was a district located in Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,915 and a density of 150.59 persons per km². The total area was 271.70 km².-Merger:...
were merged and gained city status. - January 1, 1955 - The city absorbed the village of Inazuma from Ashikaga District.
- April 1, 1955 - The city absorbed the town of Akami from Aso DistrictAso District, TochigiAso was a district located in Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,915 and a density of 150.59 persons per km². The total area was 271.70 km².-Merger:...
. - 1969 - Became a sister city of HikoneHikone, Shigais a city located in Shiga, Japan. The city was incorporated on February 11, 1937.Hikone's most famous historical site is Hikone Castle. Its construction was begun in 1603, by Ii Naokatsu, son of the former lord, Ii Naomasa, but was not completed until 1622...
from Shiga PrefectureShiga Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan, which forms part of the Kansai region on Honshu Island. The capital is the city of Ōtsu.- History :Shiga was known as Ōmi Province or Gōshū before the prefectural system was established...
. - 1994 - Became a sister city of Lancaster, PennsylvaniaLancaster, PennsylvaniaLancaster is a city in the south-central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Lancaster County and one of the older inland cities in the United States, . With a population of 59,322, it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania's cities...
. - February 28, 2005 - Sano absorbed the towns of KuzuKuzu, TochigiKuzū was a town located in Aso District, Tochigi, Japan.On February 28, 2005 Kuzū, along with the town of Tanuma, also from Aso District, was merged into the expanded city of Sano....
and TanumaTanuma, TochigiTanuma was a town located in Aso District, Tochigi, Japan.On February 28, 2005 Tanuma, along with the town of Kuzu, also from Aso District, was merged into the expanded city of Sano....
, both from Aso DistrictAso District, TochigiAso was a district located in Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,915 and a density of 150.59 persons per km². The total area was 271.70 km².-Merger:...
, to form the new city of Sano.
External links
- http://www.city.sano.lg.jp/index.html
- Sano Gallery