Yashio

Located 20 kilometers from Tokyo, Yashio spans 18 square kilometers with a population density of 5,100 residents per square kilometer.

The region transformed from three merged villages - Shiodome, Hachijo, and Yahata - into a city on January 15, 1972, marking its independence from Minamisaitama district.

The city maintains ten elementary schools and five middle schools, reflecting the educational priorities of this growing suburban community.

The Tsukuba Express railway connects Yashio Station to major urban centers, with an average of 24,809 daily passengers using this transportation link.

Positioned just three meters above sea level, Yashio features industrial parks and distribution centers while functioning as a residential area for Tokyo commuters.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Inception: September 28, 1956

Shares border with: Soka, Misato, Katsushika-ku, Adachi-ku

Website: https://city.yashio.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.82253,139.83922

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53