Kazo, Saitama

Kazo (加須市, Kazo-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the city had an estimated population of 110,892, and a population density of 832 persons per km². Its total area 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.

Kazo

加須市
City
Kazo City Hall
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Location of Kazo in Saitama Prefecture
Kazo
Location of Kazo in Saitama Prefecture
Coordinates: 36°7′53.2″N 139°36′6.4″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureSaitama Prefecture
Area
 • Total133.30 km2 (51.47 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2020)
 • Total110,892
 • Density830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeSakura
- FlowerCosmos
Phone number0480-62-1111
Address2-1-1 Mitsumata, Kazo-shi, Saitama-ken 347-8501
Websitehttps://www.city.kazo.lg.jp/

Geography

Kazo is located in far northeastern Saitama Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture and Ibaraki Prefectures along the alluvial plain of the Watarase River and Tone River.

Surrounding municipalities

History

The area of modern Kazo has been settled since prehistoric times and many burial mounds from the Kofun period dot the landscape. The name "Kazo" appears in Nara period documents describing within Musashi Province. During the Edo period, the Buddhist temple of Sogan-ji was a popular pilgrimage destination from Edo.

The town of Kazo was created within Kitasaitama District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On May 3, 1954, Kazo annexed the neighboring town of Fudooka, and the villages of Mitsumata, Raiha, Ōkuwa, Mizufuka, Hirakikawa and Shidai and was elevated to city status.

On March 23, 2010, Kazo absorbed the towns of Kisai, Kitakawabe and Ōtone (all from Kitasaitama District) which was dissolved as a result of this merger.

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Noted people from Kazo
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