Kanzaki, Saga facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kanzaki 神埼市
City
Kanzaki City Hall
Flag Emblem
Kanzaki Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Saga
Area
• Total	125.13 km2 (48.31 sq mi)
Population  (April 30, 2024)
• Total	30,329
• Density	242.380/km2 (627.76/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	410 Kanzaki, Kanzaki-chō, Kanzaki-shi, Saga-ken 842-0001
Symbols Flower Cherry Blossom Tree Maple

Panoramic view of Kanzaki, from Mount Kawarake

Panoramic view of Yoshinogari Ancient Ruin, discovered in 1989

Kanzaki (神埼市, Kanzaki-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2024, about 30,329 people live there in 12,440 homes. The city covers an area of about 125 square kilometers.

Where is Kanzaki Located?

Yokotake Creek Park

Kanzaki is about 10 kilometers northeast of Saga City. It is a long, narrow city stretching from north to south. The northern part of Kanzaki is in the Sefuri Mountains. The southern part is on the Saga Plain. This area is located on the north bank of the Chikugo River. The Jōbaru River also flows through the middle of the city. Kanzaki also shares a border with Kurume, Fukuoka across the Chikugo River.

Mountains and Rivers

• Mountains: Mount Sefuri (1055 meters), Mt. Doki (Mt. Hatten, 430 meters)
• Rivers: Chikugo River, Jōbaru River, Tade River, Sanbonmatsu River

Neighboring Cities and Towns

Kanzaki is surrounded by several other places:

• In Fukuoka Prefecture:
  • Kurume
  • Ōkawa
  • Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City
• In Saga Prefecture:
  • Miyaki
  • Saga
  • Yoshinogari

Kanzaki's Climate

Kanzaki has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and cool winters. There is usually little to no snowfall. The average temperature each year is about 15.6 degrees Celsius. September is the wettest month, with about 1902 millimeters of rain. August is the warmest month, with temperatures around 26.5 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest month, with temperatures around 5.0 degrees Celsius.

How Many People Live in Kanzaki?

The number of people living in Kanzaki has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population based on Japanese census data:

Kanzaki's Past

The area where Kanzaki is now was once part of an old province called Hizen Province. During the Kofun period (around 300 to 538 AD), powerful families ruled this area. Later, these families were defeated by Emperor Keiko.

During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), Kanzaki was part of the Saga Domain. About one-third of the area belonged to a smaller domain called Hasuike Domain.

After the Meiji restoration in 1868, Japan created a new system for towns and villages. Several villages were formed, including Chitose, Hasuike, Kanzaki, Niiyama, Saigō, Sakaino, Sefuri, and Shirota.

• Kanzaki became a town on July 1, 1893.
• Hasuike became a town on November 3, 1935.
• On March 31, 1955, Saigō and Niiyama villages joined Kanzaki.
• On April 1, 1955, Chitose, Sakaino, Shirota, and parts of Hasuike joined to create Chiyoda village. Chiyoda became a town on April 1, 1965.

The modern city of Kanzaki was officially created on March 20, 2006. This happened when the old town of Kanzaki merged with the town of Chiyoda and the village of Sefuri. Because of this merger, there are no longer any villages in Saga Prefecture.

What Kanzaki's Economy is Like

Kanzaki has a mixed economy. This means it relies on different types of work. The main parts of its economy are:

• Agriculture: Farming and growing crops.
• Commerce: Buying and selling goods.
• Light manufacturing: Making goods in factories.

Learning in Kanzaki

Kanzaki has many schools for students of different ages.

• The city government runs seven public elementary schools.
• There are also three public junior high schools.
• The Saga Prefectural Board of Education operates two public high schools.
• Nishikyushu University is also located in Kanzaki, offering higher education.

Getting Around Kanzaki

Train Travel

You can travel by train in Kanzaki using the JR Kyushu line.

• Nagasaki Main Line
  • Kanzaki Station

Main Roads

Several important roads pass through Kanzaki:

• National Route 34
• National Route 264
• National Route 385

Kanzaki's Sister City

Kanzaki has a special friendship with a city in France:

• Beaucourt, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Fun Places to Visit in Kanzaki

Kanzaki has many interesting places to explore:

• Holiday Chiyoda (堀デーちよだ)
• Home of Kojin Shimomura
• Hōshu-dera
• Jirōnomori Park
• Kunen Hermitage
• Kushida-gū
• Niiyama Park
• Niiyama Shrine
• Naotori Castle ruins
• Yoshinogari Historical Park: This is a famous ancient ruin discovered in 1989.

Famous People from Kanzaki

• Egashira 2:50 (a comedian)

See also

In Spanish: Kanzaki para niños