Shiraoka, Saitama

Shiraoka (白岡市, Shiraoka-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 51,684, and a population density of 2070 persons per km². Its total area is 24.92 square kilometres (9.62 sq mi).

Shiraoka

白岡市
City
Shiraoka City Hall
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Location of Shiraoka in Saitama Prefecture
Shiraoka
Location of Shiraoka in Saitama Prefecture
Coordinates: 36°1′8.6″N 139°40′37″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureSaitama Prefecture
Area
 • Total24.92 km2 (9.62 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2016)
 • Total51,684
 • Density2,070/km2 (5,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreePine
- FlowerPyrus pyrifolia
Phone number0480-92-1111
Address432 Sendano, Shiraoka-shi, Saitama-ken 349-0215
Websitehttp://www.city.shiraoka.lg.jp/
Shiraoka Hachiman-gu

Geography

Located in the flatlands eastern Saitama Prefecture, Shiraoka is approximately 40 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.

Surrounding municipalities

History

The villages of Shinozu and Oyama were created within Minamisaitama District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On September 1, 1965 Shinozu and the neighboring village of Hikachi, together with a part of Oyama merged to form the town of Shiraoka. Shiraoka was elevated to city status on October 1, 2012.[1]

Economy

Shiraoka remains primarily an agricultural community; however due to its location, it is increasingly becoming a bedroom community for neighboring Saitama City and the Tokyo metropolis.

Education

Shiraoka has six elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Local attractions
  • Shiraoka Hachiman-gu

Noted people from Shiraoka

References
  1. 白岡町：来年１０月１日、白岡市発足へ 町議会が可決 by Mainichi Shimbun, December 9, 2011 (in Japanese)
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