Sakae, Chiba

Sakae (栄町, Sakae-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 21,961, and a population density of 677 persons per km². The total area is 32.46 km².

Sakae

栄町
Town
Sakae Town Office
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Location of Sakae in Chiba Prefecture
Sakae
 
Coordinates: 35°50′N 140°15′E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictInba
Area
 • Total32.46 km2 (12.53 sq mi)
Population
 (April 2012)
 • Total21,961
 • Density677/km2 (1,750/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeCamellia sasanqua
- FlowerGentiana scabra
Phone number0476-95-1111
Address1-2 Ajikidai Inba-gun, Sakae-machi, Chiba-ken 270-1592
Websitehttp://www.town.sakae.chiba.jp/

Geography

Sakae is located in far northern Chiba Prefecture, in the flatlands bordering the Tone River.

Neighboring municipalities

History

Sakae village was founded on April1, 1889 through the merger of seven small hamlets in Shimohabu District. On the same day, Fukama Village in Inba District was founded through the merger of 15 small hamlets. On December 28, 1892, Sakae Village was promoted to town status and renamed Ajiki Town. On April 1, 1897, Shimohabu District was abolished, and Ajiki Town became part of Inba District. On December 1, 1955, the town of Ajiki and the village of Fukama merged to form the new town of Sakae. In a border of adjustment on January 1, 1956, Sakae annexed a portion of neighboring Kawachi, Ibaraki to gain its current borders.

Economy

Sakae is a regional commercial center with light manufacturing, primarily related to the food processing industries.

Population
Year Population
1970 8,825
1975 8,952
1980 9,553
1985 14,208
1990 22,493
1995 25,615
2000 25,475
2005 24,377
2010 22,580
2015 21,228

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Local attractions

Notable people from Sakae
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