Sagara, Shizuoka


Sagara was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Population

As of April 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 25,656 and a population density of 441 persons per km2. The total area was 58.14 km2.

History

During the Edo period, Sagara was the center of Sagara Domain. It was incorporated as a town in 1889.
On October 11, 2005, Sagara, along with the town of Haibara, was merged to create the city of Makinohara, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.