Sano, Tochigi

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For the kidnapping victim see Sano Fusako; for the early Japanese Scouting notable, see Sano Tsuneha, for the Israel-based consumer products manufacturer, see Sano (Israel).

Location of Sano in Tochigi Prefecture

Sano (佐野市, Sano-shi^?) is a city located in Tochigi, Japan.

The city was founded on February 28, 2005 when the old city of Sano merged with the towns of Kuzu and Tanuma from Aso District to form the new city of Sano.

The city is known for their Outlet Mall and ramen.

As of May 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 123,759. The total area is 356.07km².

[edit] Municipal Timeline

April 1, 1943 - The city of Sano was created when 3 towns and 3 villages from Aso District were merged and gained city status.
January 1, 1955 - The city absorbed the village of Inazuma from Ashikaga District.
April 1, 1955 - The city absorbed the town of Akami from Aso District.
1969-Became a sister city of Hikone from Shiga Prefecture.
1994-Became a sister city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
February 28, 2005 - The city merged with the towns of Tanuma and Kuzu from Aso District to form the new city of Sano.