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Sakurai

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city in Nara Prefecture, Japan

Key facts

Country
Japan
Region
Kansai
Prefecture
Nara
Village established
April 1, 1889
Town established
November 18, 1890
City established
September 1, 1956
Mayor
Akira Hasegawa
Total
98.91 km (38.19 sq mi)
Density
549.8/km (1,424/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC+9 ( Japan Standard Time )
Phone number
0744-42-9111
Address
432-1, Odono, Sakurai-shi, Nara-ken 633-8585
Website
Official website
Flower
Prunus jamasakura
Tree
Cryptomeria

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
city of Japan
Official name
桜井市
Country
Japan
Located in
Shiki district
Population
53716
Area
98920000
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Body of water
Yamato River
Official website
www.city.sakurai.lg.jp
Image
Oomiwa.jpg
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Commons category
Sakurai, Nara
native label
桜井市
twinned administrative body
Kumano
name in kana
さくらいし
topic's main category
Category:Sakurai, Nara
Commons gallery
桜井市
inception
1956-09-01
official symbol
Cerasus jamasakura
located in/on physical feature
Nara Basin
different from
Sakurai
associated electoral district
Nara 3rd district
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Encyclopedic overview

Sakurai City Hall Sakurai (桜井市, Sakurai-shi; lit. Well of Cherry Blossom Flower) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km. The total area of the city is 98.91 km (38.19 sq mi).

Geography

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