On May 1, 2001, Yono was merged with the cities of
Urawa and
Ōmiya to create the city of
Saitama.
Since April 1, 2003, the area of former Yono City is only consisted of
Chūō-ku of Saitama City.
History
Modern Yono
On April 1, 1889, the town of Yono was founded.
On July 15, 1958, Yono became a city, which existed between cities of
Urawa and
Ōmiya.
Saitama city era
On May 1, 2001, Yono was merged with the cities Urawa and Ōmiya to create the new capital city of
Saitama.
On April 1, 2003, when Saitama became a
designated city, the former area of Yono city became known as
Chūō-ku, along with small parts of former Urawa and Ōmiya cities.