Sakaide (坂出市, Sakaide-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Sakaide once flourished with salt production.[1] As of May 2017, the city has an estimated population of 52,281 and a population density of 570 persons per km2.[2] The total area is 92.46 km2.
Sakaide
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![]() ![]() Upper stage: Great Seto Bridge Lower stage: Skyline of Sakaide city | |
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![]() Location of Sakaide in Kagawa Prefecture | |
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Coordinates: 34°19′N 133°52′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Shikoku |
Prefecture | Kagawa Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tetsuji Arifuku |
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• Total | 92.46 km2 (35.70 sq mi) |
Population (May 1, 2017) | |
• Total | 52,281 |
• Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 2-3-5, Muromachi, Sakaide-shi, Kagawa-ken 762-8601 |
Website | www |
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Flower | Sakura and Cosmos |
Tree | Sangoju (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) |
The city was founded on July 1, 1942. The Great Seto Bridge connects it with Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture across the Inland Sea.
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