Sano, Tochigi

Sano 佐野市
City
Soshu-ji
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Location of Sano in Tochigi Prefecture
Sano
Coordinates: 36°18′52.2″N 139°34′42″E / 36.314500°N 139.57833°E / 36.314500; 139.57833
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Tochigi
Government
• Mayor	Masahide Okabe (since April 2005)
Area
• Total	356.04 km2 (137.47 sq mi)
Population  (August 2020)
• Total	117,669
• Density	330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number	0283-24-5111
Address	1, Takasagochō, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken 327-0022
Climate	Cfa
Website	Official website
Symbols
Bird	Mandarin Duck
Flower	Katakuri
Tree	Pine

Sano (佐野市, Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020^[update], the city had an estimated population of 117,669, in 52,066 households ^[1] and a population density of 330 persons per km². The total area of the city is 356.04 square kilometres (137.47 sq mi). The city is known for its Outlet Mall, Sano Yakuyoke Daishi Temple, and its local variety of ramen, Sano Ramen. More recently, Sano has gained international recognition for being the home of cricket in Japan.