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{{nihongo|'''Sōka'''|草加市|Sōka-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Saitama Prefecture]], in the central [[Kantō region]] of [[Japan]]. {{As of|2016|02|01}}, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 247,165 and a [[population density]] of 9000 persons per km². Its total area was {{convert|27.46|sqkm|sqmi}}.
{{nihongo|'''Sōka'''|草加市|Sōka-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Saitama Prefecture]], in the central [[Kantō region]] of Japan. {{As of|2016|02|01}}, the city had an estimated population of 247,165 and a population density of 9,000 persons per km². Its total area was {{convert|27.46|sqkm|sqmi}}.{{cn|date=April 2017}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
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** [[Yashio, Saitama|Yashio]]
** [[Yashio, Saitama|Yashio]]
** [[Yoshikawa, Saitama|Yoshikawa]]
** [[Yoshikawa, Saitama|Yoshikawa]]
*[[Tokyo Metropolis]]
*[[Tokyo]]
** [[Adachi, Tokyo|Adachi-ku]]
** [[Adachi, Tokyo|Adachi-ku]]


==History==
==History==
{{Unsourced section|date=April 2017}}
During the [[Edo period]], Sōka-shuku developed as a [[shukuba|post station]] on the [[Nikkō Kaidō]] highway.
During the [[Edo period]], Sōka-shuku developed as a [[shukuba|post station]] on the [[Nikkō Kaidō]] highway.
The town of was Sōka created within [[Kitaadachi District, Saitama]] with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It annexed the neighboring villages of Yatsuka and Shinden on January 1, 1955, followed by the village of Kawayanagi on August 1, 1955. On November 1, 1955, Sōka was elevated to city status. Following this, rapid population expansion and urbanization took hold due to strong economic growth which was fueled by its proximity to Tokyo. The city was proclaimed a [[Special cities of Japan|''tokureishi'']] on April 1, 2004 with increased local autonomy.
The town of was Sōka created within [[Kitaadachi District, Saitama]] with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It annexed the neighboring villages of Yatsuka and Shinden on January 1, 1955, followed by the village of Kawayanagi on August 1, 1955. On November 1, 1955, Sōka was elevated to city status. Following this, rapid population expansion and urbanization took hold due to strong economic growth which was fueled by its proximity to Tokyo. The city was proclaimed a [[Special cities of Japan|''tokureishi'']] on April 1, 2004 with increased local autonomy.


==Economy==
==Economy==
Sōka traditionally is known for its [[rice cracker]], the ''Sōka senbe''i. However, agriculture and food processing form a minor portion of the local economy, which is heavily industrialized.
Sōka traditionally is known for its [[rice cracker]], the ''Sōka senbei''.{{cn|date=April 2017}} However, agriculture and food processing form a minor portion of the local economy, which is heavily industrialized.


==Education==
==Education==
*[[Dokkyo University]]
*[[Dokkyo University]]
*Sōka has 21 elementary schools, 11 middle schools and four high school and one special education school.
*Sōka has 21 elementary schools, 11 junior high schools, four high school, and one special education school.{{cn|date=April 2017}}


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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===Railway===
===Railway===
*[[Tobu Railway]] - [[Tobu Skytree Line]]
*[[Tobu Railway]] - [[Tobu Skytree Line]]
** {{ja-stalink|Yatsuka }} - {{ja-stalink|Sōka}} - {{ja-stalink|Matsubaradanchi}} - {{ja-stalink|Shinden||Saitama}}
** {{ja-stalink|Yatsuka }} - {{ja-stalink|Sōka}} - {{ja-stalink|Dokkyodaigakumae}} - {{ja-stalink|Shinden||Saitama}}


===Highway===
===Highway===
* [[Tokyo Gaikan Expressway]]
* [[Tokyo Gaikan Expressway]]
* [[Japan National Route 4]]
* [[Japan National Route 4|National Route 4]]
* [[Japan National Route 298]]
* [[Japan National Route 298|National Route 298]]


==Twin towns and sister cities==
==Twin towns and sister cities==
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* Sōka Matsubara
* Sōka Matsubara


==Noted people from Sōka ==
==Notable people from Sōka ==
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*[[Hiroshi Imai]], politician
*[[Hiroshi Imai]], politician
*[[Yōko Honna]], voice actress
*[[Yōko Honna]], voice actress

Revision as of 02:15, 2 April 2017

This article is about the city in Japan. For the village in Burkina Faso, see Souka, Burkina Faso.
Sōka
草加市
Special city
Sōka City office
Sōka City office
Flag of Sōka
Flag
Official seal of Sōka
Seal
Location of Sōka in Saitama Prefecture
Location of Sōka in Saitama Prefecture
Sōka is located in Japan
Sōka
Sōka
Location of Sōka in Japan
Coordinates: 35°49′31.4″N 139°48′19.2″E / 35.825389°N 139.805333°E / 35.825389; 139.805333
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureSaitama Prefecture
Area
 • Total27.46 km2 (10.60 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2016)
 • Total247,165
 • Density9,000/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreePinus
- FlowerChrysanthemum
Phone number048-922-0151
Address1-1-1 Takasago, Soka-shi, Saitama-ken 840-8550
WebsiteOfficial website
Sōka Matsubara

Sōka (草加市, Sōka-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 247,165 and a population density of 9,000 persons per km². Its total area was 27.46 square kilometres (10.60 sq mi).[citation needed]

Geography

Situated in the southeast corner of Saitama Prefecture approximately 30 kilometers away from Tokyo. Sōka is surrounded to the east by the cities of Yashio, Misato and Yoshikawa, and to the west by Kawaguchi. To the north is Koshigaya and to the south Adachi Ward of Metropolitan Tokyo.

Sōka, once a peaceful agricultural area surrounded by water and greenery, lies in the Nakagawa-ayase basin, an area referred to as the Nakagawa-teichi district. This alluvial plain spreads over the central part of the Kanto Plain. As a result of urbanization, the once abundant greenery and clean water was adversely affected. Now, Sōka is promoting a "town of greenery and water based on history and the natural features of the area". Creation of areas of greenery reflecting the changes of the four seasons, and the restoration of waterways and environs is being advanced.

Surrounding municipalities

History

During the Edo period, Sōka-shuku developed as a post station on the Nikkō Kaidō highway. The town of was Sōka created within Kitaadachi District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It annexed the neighboring villages of Yatsuka and Shinden on January 1, 1955, followed by the village of Kawayanagi on August 1, 1955. On November 1, 1955, Sōka was elevated to city status. Following this, rapid population expansion and urbanization took hold due to strong economic growth which was fueled by its proximity to Tokyo. The city was proclaimed a tokureishi on April 1, 2004 with increased local autonomy.

Economy

Sōka traditionally is known for its rice cracker, the Sōka senbei.[citation needed] However, agriculture and food processing form a minor portion of the local economy, which is heavily industrialized.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Twin towns and sister cities

Sōka is twinned with:

Local attractions

  • Sōka Matsubara

Notable people from Sōka

References

  1. ^ "US-Japan Sister Cities by State". Asia Matters for America. Honolulu, HI: East-West Center. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ^ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.

External links

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