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city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan

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Country
Japan
Region
Kantō
Prefecture
Saitama
First official recorded
Kofun period (estimated)
Town settled
April 1, 1889
City settled
May 3, 1954
Mayor
Toshihiro Takahashi (高橋稔裕) - from April 2026
Total
133.30 km (51.47 sq mi)
Density
846.15/km (2,191.5/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC+9 ( Japan Standard Time )
Tree
Sakura
Flower
Cosmos
Phone number
0480-62-1111
Address
2-1-1 Mitsumata, Kazo-shi, Saitama-ken 347-8501
Website
Official website

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Wikidata facts

Population
115002
Area
133.30
Official website
www.city.kazo.lg.jp
Image
Kazo City Hall 2.JPG
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Commons category
Kazo, Saitama
native label
加須市
name in kana
かぞし
inception
2010-03-23
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Kazo (加須市, Kazo-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 112,792 in 48,213 households and a population density of 850 persons per km. The total area of the city is 133.30 square kilometres (51.47 sq mi). The city is noted for is known throughout Japan for the creation of koinobori (carp kites), baseballs, kendo equipment, and Kazo-udon noodles.

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