Misato, Saitama (city)

Misato, Saitama (city)

Misato
三郷市
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Location of Misato in Saitama
Misato is located in Japan
Misato
 
Coordinates: 35°50′N 139°52′E / 35.833°N 139.867°E / 35.833; 139.867Coordinates: 35°50′N 139°52′E / 35.833°N 139.867°E / 35.833; 139.867
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama
Government
 - Mayor Masaaki Kizu (since November 2006)
Area
 - Total 30.16 km2 (11.6 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2011)
 - Total 132,937
 - Density 4,407.73/km2 (11,416/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Castanopsis
- Flower Rhododendron
- Bird Tachybaptus ruficollis
Phone number 048-953-1111
Address 648-1 Hanawada
341-8501
Website Misato

Misato (三郷市 Misato-shi?) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It borders Chiba Prefecture.

As of January 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 132,937 and a population density of 4,407.73 persons per km². The total area is 30.16 km².

The city was founded on May 3, 1972. The city has four high schools (Misato North High School, Misato Technical High School, Misato High School, and a special needs school) and numerous junior high schools and elementary schools.

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