Sakurai, Nara

Sakurai
桜井市
Top:A panorama view of Mount Miwa and Yamato River, Second:Ōmiwa Shrine, A heritage site of Hashihaka Tomb, Bottom:Hase Temple, Tanzan Shrine (all item from left to right)
Location of Sakurai in Nara Prefecture
Sakurai
 
Coordinates: 34°31′07″N 135°50′36″E / 34.51861°N 135.84333°E / 34.51861; 135.84333
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara
Village establishedApril 1, 1889
Town establishedNovember 18, 1890
City establishedSeptember 1, 1956
Government
 • MayorAkira Hasegawa
Area
 • Total
98.91 km2 (38.19 sq mi)
Population
 (October 31, 2024)
 • Total
54,384
 • Density549.8/km2 (1,424/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0744-42-9111
Address432-1, Odono, Sakurai-shi, Nara-ken 633-8585
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerPrunus jamasakura
TreeCryptomeria

Sakurai (桜井市, Sakurai-shi, literally, Well of Cherry Blossom Flower) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 98.91 km2 (38.19 sq mi).