Misato, Saitama (town)


Misato is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan., the town had an estimated population of 11,170, and a population density of 334 persons per km². Its total area is.

Geography

Located in western Saitama Prefecture, Misato is on the central reaches of the Arakawa River and is approximately 70 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.

Surrounding municipalities

Mastuhisa, Ozawa and Higashikodama villages were created within Naka District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Naka District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Kodama District. The three villages merged to form the village of Misato on October 1, 1954. Misato was elevated to town status on October 1. 1984.

Economy

Misato has three elementary schools and one middle school.

Transportation

Railway