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Sakado
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Sakado is a relaxed commuter city in Saitama Prefecture, just an hour from central Tokyo. With a balance of residential neighborhoods, local culture, and convenient transport, it's popular among families and professionals. The city features peaceful parks, traditional shrines, and friendly local businesses.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
100,829
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.96°, 139.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,325
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
72
English
32
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1448 mm
Internet Speed
153 Mbps
Upload
209 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
90
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
8
Parks
78
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKO
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.
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