Sasebo(Tá thế bảo thị,Sasebo-shi)is acore citylocated inNagasaki Prefecture,Japan. It is the second-largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture, after its capital,Nagasaki.As of 1 April 2024[update],the city had an estimatedpopulationof 230,873 in 102,670 households, and apopulation densityof 540 persons per km2.[1]The total area of the city is 426.01 km2(164.48 sq mi).
Sasebo
Tá thế bảo thị | |
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 Sasebo Station, Huis Ten Bosch, Arkas Sasebo, Kuroshima Church, Sasebo Yonkacho, Yosakoi Sasebo Matsuri | |
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 Location of Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture | |
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  Sasebo Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates:33°10′48″N129°42′54″E/ 33.18000°N 129.71500°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Nagasaki |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daisuke Miyajima (since April 2023) |
| Area | |
• Total | 426.01 km2(164.48 sq mi) |
| Population (April 1, 2024) | |
• Total | 230,873 |
| • Density | 540/km2(1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00(JST) |
| City hall address | 1–10 Hachiman, Sasebo-shi, Nagasaki-ken 857-8585 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Lilium speciosum |
| Tree | Flowering Dogwood |
Geography
editSasebo is located in the northwestern part of Kyushu, in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture, from the base of theKitamatsuura Peninsulato the central and southern part of the peninsula. It is located about 50 kilometers north-northwest of Nagasaki City (the shortest distance by land is about 60 kilometers). The west, southwest, and southern parts of the city face the sea, and the east bordersSaga Prefecture.The city includes the island ofUkujima,at the northern end of theGoto Islands.Although not as steep as Nagasaki City, the city is characterized by many hills. Because the mountains approach the central downtown area in the center of the city, bicycles are not widely used. Parts of the city are within the borders of theSaikai National Park.
Neighboring municipalities
editNagasaki Prefecture
Saga Prefecture
Climate
editThe climate is similar to that ofNorfolk, Virginia,which also has major US naval facilities. Rainy season lasts from early June to mid-July, and the summer is hot and humid. During the winter, there may be light snowfall and some freezing.[2]
According to theJapan Meteorological Agency(JMA), Sasebo has ahumid subtropical climate(Köppen climate classificationCfa) with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is somewhat lower in winter.
| Climate data for Sasebo (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 20.3 (68.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
24.8 (76.6) |
28.4 (83.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
36.2 (97.2) |
37.6 (99.7) |
38.1 (100.6) |
37.5 (99.5) |
33.0 (91.4) |
27.2 (81.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
38.1 (100.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 10.5 (50.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.6 (67.3) |
23.8 (74.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
30.1 (86.2) |
31.8 (89.2) |
28.7 (83.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
18.5 (65.3) |
12.9 (55.2) |
21.1 (70.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 7.0 (44.6) |
7.8 (46.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
15.3 (59.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
23.0 (73.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
24.8 (76.6) |
20.0 (68.0) |
14.4 (57.9) |
9.2 (48.6) |
17.3 (63.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.6 (38.5) |
4.1 (39.4) |
7.2 (45.0) |
11.3 (52.3) |
15.8 (60.4) |
20.0 (68.0) |
24.4 (75.9) |
25.2 (77.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.5 (50.9) |
5.7 (42.3) |
13.8 (56.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −4.9 (23.2) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
5.7 (42.3) |
11.6 (52.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
10.0 (50.0) |
4.8 (40.6) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
| Averageprecipitationmm (inches) | 63.4 (2.50) |
81.1 (3.19) |
120.7 (4.75) |
152.9 (6.02) |
171.1 (6.74) |
328.9 (12.95) |
342.2 (13.47) |
255.4 (10.06) |
195.6 (7.70) |
98.6 (3.88) |
101.6 (4.00) |
77.5 (3.05) |
1,989 (78.31) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 1 (0.4) |
trace | 0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (0.4) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 1.0 mm) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 108 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 1 cm) | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Averagerelative humidity(%) | 63 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 70 | 78 | 79 | 76 | 71 | 65 | 66 | 62 | 68 |
| Mean monthlysunshine hours | 111.5 | 128.2 | 167.2 | 183.2 | 197.2 | 128.2 | 165.6 | 209.0 | 177.6 | 188.6 | 142.1 | 122.0 | 1,922.9 |
| Source:Japan Meteorological Agency[3][4] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
editPer Japanese census data, the population of Sasebo in 2020 is 243,223 people.[5]Sasebo has been conducting censuses since 1920.
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History
editThe area of present-day Sasebo was part of ancientHizen Province.It was a small fishing village under the control of nearbyHirado Domainuntil shortly after the start of theMeiji period.Imperial Japanese NavyAdmiralTōgō Heihachirō,when surveying the coasts of northwestern Kyūshū for the site of a navy base, selected this location based on its protected, deep-water harbor, geographic proximity toChinaandKorea,and the presence of nearbycoal fields.Sasebo Naval District,founded in 1886, became the major port for the Japanese navy in its operations in theFirst Sino-Japanese WarandRusso-Japanese War.It remained a major naval base to the end ofWorld War II.Along with the base facilities, the navy also constructed theSasebo Naval Arsenal,which included major shipyards and repair facilities. After the end of the war, part of the base facilities were taken over by theUnited States Navy,which formedU.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo.Some parts of the base are shared with theJapan Self-Defense Forces,in particular theJMSDF.The primary base of theJGSDF'sWestern Army Infantry Regimentis also among the facilities there.
The village of Sasebo was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised directly to city status on April 1, 1902. Sasebo annexed the neighboring villages: Sase, Hio and Hirota on April 1, 1927 and town of Ainoura on April 1, 1938. The city had 206,000 inhabitants in 1945 and suffered severe damage by United Statesbombingon June 29, 1945, duringWorld War II.48% of the city was destroyed.[6]Sasebo was one of the original 17 targets considered by the United States as a target for theatomic bombintended to end the war. The city continued to grow by annexing neighboring municipalities: Ono, Minamise, Nakazato, Saki (May 27, 1942), Yuzuki and Kuroshima (April 1, 1954), Orioze, Egami, Sakihario (April 1, 1955), Miya (August 1, 1958). On April 1, Sasebo was designated aspecial citywith increased local autonomy. This designation was raised tocore cityon April 1, 2016.
- On April 1, 2005, the towns ofSechibaruandYoshii(both fromKitamatsuura District) were merged into Sasebo.
- On March 31, 2006, the towns ofKosazaandUku(both fromKitamatsuura District) were merged into Sasebo.
- On March 31, 2010, the towns ofEmukaeandShikamachi(both fromKitamatsuura District) were merged into Sasebo.[7]
Government
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Sasebo has amayor-councilform of government with a directly elected mayor and aunicameralcity council of 33 members. Sasebo contributes nine members to the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of theNagasaki 4th districtof thelower houseof theDiet of Japan.
Economy
editShipbuilding and associated heavy industries continue to dominate the economy of Sasebo. Adjacent to the naval base is the shipyard of Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.[8]
The Port of Sasebo has an active fishing fleet. In addition, many oyster and pearl farms are located on theKujū-ku Islands.[9]
TheMikawachidistrict has a 400-year-old pottery manufacturing industry.[10]
Education
editSasebo has 42 public elementary schools, 25 public junior high schools and two combined elementary/junior high schools operated by the city government and one public junior high school operated by the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates nine public high schools and two schools for the handicapped. There is also one national high school and five private high schools. Institutions of higher education include the privateNagasaki International UniversityandNagasaki Junior College.
Transportation
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Railways
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Matsuura Railway-Nishi-Kyūshū Line
- Suetachibana-Emukae-Shikamachi-Takaiwa-Inotsuki-Senryūgataki-Yoshii-Kōda-Seihō-Koukou-Mae-Saza-Koura-Masaru-Tanagata-Ainoura-Daigaku-Kami-Ainoura-Motoyama-Nakazato-Kaize-Nonaka-Hidariishi-Senpukuji-Yamanota-Kita-Sasebo-Naka-Sasebo-Sasebo-Chūō-Sasebo
Highways
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Sister cities
editSasebo has sister-city relations with the following:[11]
Albuquerque, New Mexico,United States
Coffs Harbour,New South Wales,Australia
Kokonoe, Ōita
Paju,Korea
Shenyang,Liaoning,China (friendship city)- Xiamen,Fujian,China
Points of interest
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- Fukui cave,National Historic Site
- Huis Ten Bosch (theme park)is inspired by a Dutch trading post in nearby Hirado
- Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Museum[12]
- Kōzakihana,westernmost point on the island of Kyūshū
- Kujū-ku Islands
- Miuramachi Catholic Church,a large church which was built in a neogothic style in 1930, is the symbol of Sasebo. It is opposite the main railway station in Miura-cho district.[13]Sasebo is the only Japanese city that uses the image of a Christian church as part of its seal/flag.
- Saikai Pearl Sea Resort
- Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center
- Sasebo Zoological Park and Botanical Garden
- Senpukuji Cave
- Tenkaihō
Cityscape
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References
edit- ^"Sasebo City official statistics"(in Japanese). Japan.
- ^"Port of Sasebo Cruising".Worldportsource.com.Retrieved17 March2016.
- ^Quan trắc sử thượng 1～10 vị の trị ( niên gian を thông じての trị ).JMA.RetrievedApril 2,2022.
- ^Khí tượng sảnh / bình niên trị ( niên ・ nguyệt ごとの trị ).JMA.RetrievedApril 2,2022.
- ^ab"Nagasaki (Japan): Prefecture, Cities, Towns and Villages – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".www.citypopulation.de.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^John Keegan:Atlas Zweiter Weltkrieg,S. 196. Augsburg 1999
- ^"Thị đinh thôn hợp tịnh tình báo trường kỳ huyện ＜ quốc thổ địa lý hiệp hội ＞".Archived fromthe originalon 2006-02-03.Retrieved2008-09-13.
- ^"Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd".www.ssk-sasebo.co.jp.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^"Port of Sasebo Commerce".Worldportsource.com.Retrieved17 March2016.
- ^"Port of Sasebo Review".Worldportsource.com.Retrieved17 March2016.
- ^Tỷ muội ・ hữu hảo đô thị đẳng との giao lưu sự nghiệp.Sasebo City office. 2008.Retrieved2009-02-08.
- ^"Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum".Tripadvisor.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^Chris Taylor:Japan,p. 632. Berlin, 1998.
External links
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- Sasebo City official website(in Japanese)
- Sasebo Tourist Information site(in English)
- Sasebo, Japan, Photo Gallery(in English)
- Japan National Tourism organization(in Japanese)
Geographic data related toSaseboatOpenStreetMap
