Sasebo
Core city in Kyushu, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Sasebo, Japan?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Sasebo (佐世保市, Sasebo-shi) is a core city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is the second-largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture, after its capital, Nagasaki. On 1 June 2019, the city had an estimated population of 247,739 and a population density of 581 persons per km2 (1,505 persons per square mile). The total area is 426.06 km2 (165 sq mi).
Quick Facts 佐世保市, Country ...
Sasebo
佐世保市 | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 33°10′48″N 129°42′54″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Norio Tomonaga (since May 2009) |
Area | |
• Total | 426.06 km2 (164.50 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 243,223 |
• Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 1–10 Hachiman, Sasebo-shi, Nagasaki-ken 857-8585 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Lilium speciosum |
Tree | Flowering Dogwood |
Close
The city includes a part of Saikai National Park. Located in the southern part of the city is the Dutch-styled theme park Huis Ten Bosch. The island of Ukujima is administered as part of Sasebo city.