Sakura-ku (桜区, Sakura-ku) is one of ten wards of the city of Saitama, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and is located in the southwestern part of the city.
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Population
As of 1 March 2021, the ward had an estimated population of 95,829 and a population density of 5,100 persons per km2. Its total area was 18.64 square kilometres (7.20 sq mi).
Geography
Sakura Ward is located in the far southwestern corner of Saitama City on the floodplain of the Arakawa River and the Kamo River.
Neighboring Municipalities
Saitama Prefecture
Nishi-ku
Ōmiya-ku
Chūō-ku
Minami-ku
Asaka
Shiki
Fujimi
History
The area of modern Sakura Ward has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and there are many kofun burial mounds in the area.
The villages of Okubo and Tsuchiai and Miyamoto were created within Kitaadachi District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On January 1, 1955, these villages were annexed by Urawa City. On May 1, 2001, the cities of Urawa, Yono and Ōmiya merged to form the new city of Saitama. When Saitama was proclaimed a designated city in 2003, the area corresponding to former Okubo and most of former became Sakura Ward. The name of Sakura-ku means "Cherry-ward" literally, though it refers to Sakura-sō (Japanese primrose), as this area has been well known for wild primrose flowers.
Education
Saitama University
Sakura-ku has eight elementary schools, four junior high schools, and three high schools and one special education school.
Public junior high schools:
Municipal elementary schools:
Transportation
Railway
JR East – Musashino Line
Nishi-Urawa
Highway
Shuto Expressway Ōmiya Route
National Route 17
National Route 463
Local attractions
Akigase Park