| Sayama 狭山市 |
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| Sayama's location in Saitama, Japan. | |
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  Sayama, Saitama
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| Sayama's location in Japan. | |
| Location | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 49.04 km2 (18.93 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2003) | |
| Total | 160,917 |
| Density | 3,281 /km2 (8,498 /sq mi) |
| Location | 35°51′N 139°25′E / 35.85°N 139.417°ECoordinates: 35°51′N 139°25′E / 35.85°N 139.417°E |
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| Tree | Camellia sinensis |
| Flower | Azalea |
| Bird | Azure-winged Magpie |
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| Sayama Government Office | |
| Official website: Sayama | |
Sayama (狭山市 Sayama-shi), formerly known as Irumagawa, is a city located in Saitama, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 160,917 and the density of 3,281.34 persons per km². The total area is 49.04 km².
The city was founded on July 1, 1954.
It is also the location of the assembly plant for many Honda/Acura products such as the Accord, TSX, and Acura Integra.
The current Mayor is Yukinari Nakagawa(仲川幸成) elected in 2003.
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Geography
The total area is 49.04 km².
Sayama is bordered by Kawagoe, Tokorozawa, Iruma, Hannō, and Hidaka.
The Iruma River flows through the city.
Ken-Ō Expressway,Route 16,Route 299 and Route 407 pass through Sayama.
Notable persons from Sayama
- Matsushige Ohno (大野松茂), politician
Other uses
Sayama was the name of a town in the Osaka Prefecture of Japan before it was reorganized into the city of Osakasayama.
Sister cities
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- Sayama official website in Japanese
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