Saiki, Ōita
| Japanese Name: | 佐伯市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Ōita |
| Population: | 78,675 |
| Area: | 903.44: |
| Longitude | 131.9000575 |
| Latitude | 32.95980599999999 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.saiki.oita.jp/ |
Saiki, Ōita
Saiki (佐伯市, Saiki-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 29, 1941.
As of 2003, the former city had an estimated population of 49,183 and the population density of 249.19 persons per km2. The total area was 197.37 km2.
On March 3, 2005, Saiki absorbed the towns of Kamae, Kamiura, Tsurumi, Ume and Yayoi, and the villages Honjō, Naokawa and Yonōzu (all from Minamiamabe District) to create the new and expanded Saiki City.
As of 2008, the new city has an estimated population of 78,069 and a population density of 86.4 persons per km2. The total area is 903.44 km2, making it the largest city by area in Kyushu.
