Wako, Saitama
Wako: city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
About
Quick Facts about Wako
| Population | 83,895 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Saitama (Japan) |
| County | Wakō-shi |
| Different from | Wokou |
| Twitter username | Wako_City |
| Area | 11.04 km2 |
| Official name | 大和町, 和光市 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7894,139.6233 |
| Legislative body | Q56348488 |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00, Japan Standard Time |
| Local time | 16:48:02 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Wako is located at 35°47'22"N 139°37'24"E (35.7894400, 139.6233300). It has 3 neighbors: Nerima, Asaka and Toda.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,745 | - | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 2015 | 80,826 | 0.1% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 2019 | 83,895 | 3.66% | Address Based Population Registration System |
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