Kazo

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Kazo-shi
加 須 市
Kazo
Geographical location in Japan
Kazo (Japan)
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Region : Kanto
Prefecture : Saitama
Coordinates : 36 ° 8 ′  N , 139 ° 36 ′  E Coordinates: 36 ° 7 ′ 53 "  N , 139 ° 36 ′ 6"  E
Basic data
Surface: 133.47 km²
Residents : 110,921
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 831 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 11210-1
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Kazo
Tree : ginkgo
Flower : azalea
town hall
Address : Kazo City Hall
2 - 1 - 1 , Mitsumata
Kazo shi
Saitama  347-8501
Website URL: http://www.city.kazo.lg.jp
Location Kazos in Saitama Prefecture
Location of Kazos in the prefecture

Kazo ( Japanese 加 須 市 , - shi ) is a city in the north of Saitama Prefecture . Kazo is where most of the famous carp flags are made and the city is considered their home. Kazo is also famous for its udon .

geography

The Tone River flows to the north .

history

Kazo received town charter on May 3, 1954. The asteroid (11504) Kazo , discovered on January 21, 1990 , was named after the city in May 2001.

Events

  • February 3 : As part of the Setsubun festival , the traditional spreading of soybeans takes place in Fudooka .
  • May 3: The Jumbo Koinobori , the largest carp flag in the world, is hoisted on the Tone River .
  • fourth Sunday of July: summer festival
  • third Sunday of October: parade of the city's primary schools

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Neighboring cities and communities

Web links

Commons : Kazo  - collection of images, videos and audio files