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Sonobe, Japan

Saga · Japan

Sonobe is a small city in Saga, Japan with a population of 17,250. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
17,250 Population 1,516/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
78.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Sonobe

Sonobe

Sonobe was a town located in Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

People

Population17,250
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,516/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,400
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units6,900

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain78.5 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population17,250
Population Density1,516 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates33.4238°, 130.4993°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceSaga
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation78.5 inches (1,993 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,400
Median Age49.2 years

About Sonobe

Sonobe is a small city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 17,250. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sonobe has a population of 17,250 with a density of 1,516 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,250
Total Population
1,516
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
11.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sonobe vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sonobe is $27,400, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 552 business establishments.

Income: Sonobe vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,400
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)552

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonobe is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,900 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,900

Property Tax

Climate in Sonobe

Sonobe has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 74.9
Feb 8°C / 46°F 4.5° / 11.5° 69.1
Mar 11°C / 52°F 7.1° / 14.9° 105.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 118.8
May 20.1°C / 68°F 16° / 24.2° 134.0
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.2° 248.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31° 300.7
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 213.5
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.6° 175.3
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16° / 23.7° 96.3
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.1° 91.6
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F 5.8° / 12.6° 67.6
Sonobe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²)
Population Density1,516/sq mi
Coordinates33.4238°N, 130.4993°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.5"
106% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 74 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 55 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 68 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 126 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 73 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 83 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 148 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 63 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 72 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 125 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 77 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 38 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 97 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 82 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 74 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 97 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 79 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 81 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 82 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

59 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 104 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 22 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 231 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 138 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 221 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 59 km
2018 Trami Category 1 261 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 127 km
2017 Noru Category 1 246 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 224 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 247 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 297 km
2015 Goni Category 3 53 km
2014 Halong Category 1 259 km
2013 Danas Category 1 188 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 234 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 257 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 75 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 195 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 77 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 112 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 107 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 112 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 112 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 103 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 103 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 76 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 79 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 82 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 84 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 157 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 169 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 176 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 13.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 14.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 8.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in Driest

Sonobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Sonobe

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立原田小学校 - - - -
市立筑紫野南中学校 - - - -
Tomeikan Junior High School - - - -
Tomeikan High School - - - -
Nozomigaoka Elementary School - - - -
Aso Gakuen Elementary School - - - -
市立三国中学校 - - - -
Yayoigaoka Elementary School - - - -
Kiyama Elementary School - - - -
Kiyama Junior High School - - - -
Wakaki Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sonobe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sonobe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Flower Museum
Former Koga Bank
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Fukuoka City Art Museum
Fukuoka City Museum
Fukuoka City Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Hakata History Museum
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Hakata Port Bayside Museum
Higasasu
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Machiya Hall
Medical Museum of Kyushu University
Nabeshima Chokokan Museum
Nokonoshima Museum
Okada Saburosuke Atelier
Saga Balloon Museum
Saga Prefectural Art Museum
Saga Prefectural Museum
Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum
Saga University Art Museum
Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum
Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum
Treasure Hall
さが水ものがたり館
つきほし歴史館
つきほし歴史館
上峰町郷土資料館
上峰町郷土資料館
中冨記念くすり博物館
中冨記念くすり博物館
久光製薬ミュージアム
久光製薬ミュージアム
久我美術館
九州大学総合研究博物館
九州歴史資料館
九州産業大学美術館
九州芸文館
五郎山古墳資料館
伊都国歴史博物館
伊都民俗資料館
佐賀バルーンミュージアム
佐賀市文化財資料館
修猷資料館
動物科学館
博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク
古代植物館
古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館
吉野ケ里遺跡展示室
味楽窯美術館
嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館
大宰府展示館
大野城市歴史資料展示室
大野城心のふるさと館
宇美八幡宮宝物殿
宇美町立歴史民俗資料館
宝蔵
岩戸山歴史資料館
岩﨑記代子音楽記念館
広川町古墳公園資料館
広川町古墳公園資料館
徐福長寿館
志免町歴史資料室
春日奴国の丘歴史資料館
朝倉市秋月博物館
東名縄文館
板付遺跡弥生館
王塚装飾古墳館
甘木歴史資料館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋財団石橋美術館
石橋財団石橋美術館
福岡二日市文学館
福岡市埋蔵文化財センター
福岡東洋陶磁美術館
福岡県立美術館
秋月美術館
筑後市 郷土資料館
筑紫野市歴史博物館（ふるさと館ちくしの）
粕屋町立歴史資料館
西南学院大学博物館
野方遺跡住居跡展示館
須惠町立歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Sonobe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fukuoka City Public Library0.0
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kiyama Town Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Nishikyushu University Library0.0
Saga City Public Library0.0
Saga Prefectural Library0.0
Saga University Library0.0
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Tanushimaru Library0.0
Tosu City Public Library0.0
おおまち文庫0.0
こころざしの森 オープンスペース0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立中央図書館西分館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立城島図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
佐賀市立図書館三瀬館0.0
佐賀市立図書館大和館0.0
佐賀市立図書館川副館0.0
佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館本庄分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館東与賀館0.0
佐賀市立図書館諸富館0.0
佐賀市立図書館金立分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館開成分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室0.0
八女市立図書館0.0
医学図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
吉野ヶ里町中央公民館図書室0.0
吉野ヶ里町東脊振公民館図書室0.0
嘉穂町立図書館0.0
嘉麻市立碓井図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
大刀洗町立図書館0.0
大川市立図書館0.0
大木町図書館0.0
大野城まどかぴあ図書館0.0
大野城まどかぴあ図書館0.0
太宰府市民図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
市立図書館0.0
庄内町立図書館0.0
志免町立町民図書館0.0
志免町立町民図書館0.0
早良南図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
朝倉町図書館0.0
柳川市立図書館蒲池分館0.0
桂川町立図書館0.0
甘木市立図書館0.0
神埼市立図書館千代田分館0.0
福岡大学中央図書館0.0
福岡女子短期大学 図書館0.0
福岡市　南図書館0.0
福岡市　南図書館0.0
福岡市中央図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多図書館0.0
福岡市博多図書館0.0
福岡市早良図書館0.0
福岡市早良図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市西図書館0.0
福岡市西図書館0.0
福岡市西部図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館　別館・こども図書館0.0
筑前町めくばーる図書館0.0
筑前町図書館0.0
筑穂町立ちくほ図書館0.0
筑紫野市民図書館0.0
西南学院大学図書館0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
那珂川図書館0.0
須恵町立図書館0.0
飯塚市立図書館0.0
飯塚市立穂波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonobe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
PERSICA PANTRY
PERSICA PANTRY
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
八女青果（株）
福岡市中央卸売市場 鮮魚市場
福岡花市場

Hotels in Sonobe

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ホテルシルクの森
ホテルレミー

Restaurants in Sonobe

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

丸幸ラーメンセンター
生そば あずま 基山店

Cafes in Sonobe

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doutor Coffee
Starbucks

Castles in Sonobe

7 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Katsunoo Castle Ruins
Kii Castle Ruins
筑紫氏居館跡
若山砦跡
鏡城跡
高取城跡
鬼ヶ城跡

Clinics in Sonobe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

福岡志恩病院

Train Stations in Sonobe

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haruda
Keyaki-dai
Kiyama
Kiyama

Banks in Sonobe

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

佐賀銀行
福岡銀行

Shopping Malls in Sonobe

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

鳥栖プレミアム・アウトレット

Golf Courses in Sonobe

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大博多カントリー倶楽部
小郡GC

Breweries in Sonobe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
窓乃梅酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Sonobe

TeamLeagueDivision
佐賀競馬場

Ski Resorts Near Sonobe

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sonobe

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Imari Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield-Small Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kuju Gliderport-Small Airport
Ozuki Airfield-Small Airport
Shirakawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sonobe

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Haruda Postoffice
基山郵便局
高島団地簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Sonobe

28 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
LETSクラブ高取
Tenjudo Clinic
あんどう泌尿器科クリニック
おなか心療クリニック
くるめ駅前クリニック
たろうクリニック
なかしま眼科
のぞみメンタルクリニック
みやさと皮膚科クリニック
三原医院
丘の上皮膚科アレルギー科
中島こうや内科クリニック
久留米おの眼科
井上内科医院
博多レディスクリニック
古賀医院
坂本眼科クリニック
天神頭痛クリニック
宿久耳鼻咽喉科
府川医院 Fukawa Clinic General Internal Medicine (English Speaking)
明仁会都築病院
本間メディカルクリニック
松隈産婦人科クリニック
田中内科クリニック
肛門科胃腸科コロプロクリニック
藤本消化器内科医院
通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー
黒田整形外科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonobe

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Araho Shrine
Daikozen-ji Temple
四阿屋神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonobe

What is the population of Sonobe?

Sonobe has a population of 17,250 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,516 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sonobe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,400, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sonobe?

Sonobe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sonobe?

The job market in Sonobe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 552 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonobe?

The median home value in Sonobe is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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