Sakurai
桜井市 | |
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Coordinates: 34°31′07″N 135°50′36″E / 34.51861°N 135.84333°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Prefecture | Nara |
Village established | April 1, 1889 |
Town established | November 18, 1890 |
City established | September 1, 1956 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Akira Hasegawa |
Area | |
• Total | 98.91 km2 (38.19 sq mi) |
Population (October 31, 2024) | |
• Total | 54,384 |
• Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Phone number | 0744-42-9111 |
Address | 432-1, Odono, Sakurai-shi, Nara-ken 633-8585 |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Flower | Prunus jamasakura |
Tree | Cryptomeria |
Sakurai (桜井市, Sakurai-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 98.91 km2 (38.19 sq mi).[2]