Asaka

Asaka 朝霞市
Asaka's location in Saitama, Japan.
Asaka, Saitama
Asaka's location in Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Saitama
Physical characteristics
Area	18.38 km2 (7.10 sq mi)
Population (as of 2006)
Total	124,980
Density	6,800 /km2 (17,612 /sq mi)
Location	35°48′N 139°36′E / 35.8°N 139.6°E / 35.8; 139.6Coordinates: 35°48′N 139°36′E / 35.8°N 139.6°E / 35.8; 139.6
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Asaka Government Office
Official website: Asaka

Asaka (朝霞市, Asaka-shi^?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan. It was named (as Asaka town) in 1932 after Prince Asaka who was an honorary chairman of the Tokyo Golf Club, which relocated to the area at that time. Asaka town became a city on March 15, 1967.

As of 2006, the city has an estimated population of 124,980 and the density of 6,800 persons per km². The total area is 18.38 km².

View from the North exit of Asaka station

External links

• Asaka official website (Japanese)

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