Kisai, Saitama

Kisai
騎西
Former municipality

Location of Kisai in Saitama Prefecture
Kisai

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°6′N 139°34′E / 36.100°N 139.567°E / 36.100; 139.567Coordinates: 36°6′N 139°34′E / 36.100°N 139.567°E / 36.100; 139.567
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama Prefecture
District Kitasaitama
Merged March 23, 2010
(now part of Kazo)
Area
 • Total 28.60 km2 (11.04 sq mi)
Population (2007)
 • Total 19,884
 • Density 695.24/km2 (1,800.7/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Ginkgo
 • Flower Wisteria
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Kisai

Kisai (騎西町 Kisai-machi) was a town located in Kitasaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 20,105 and a density of 702.97 persons per km². The total area was 28.60 km².

On March 23, 2010, Kisai, along with the towns of Kitakawabe and Ōtone (all from Kitasaitama District), was merged into the expanded city of Kazo. Kitasaitama District was dissolved as a result of this merger.


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