Niiza, Saitama
Niiza (新座市, Niiza-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 164,083, and a population density of 7203 persons per km². Its total area is 22.78 square kilometres (8.80 sq mi).
Niiza
新座市 | |
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Niiza City Hall | |
Flag Emblem | |
Location of Niiza in Saitama Prefecture | |
Niiza Location of Niiza in Saitama Prefecture | |
Coordinates: 35°47′36.6″N 139°33′55.1″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
Area | |
• Total | 22.78 km2 (8.80 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2019) | |
• Total | 164,083 |
• Density | 7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
- Tree | Acer palmatum |
- Flower | magnolia kobus |
Phone number | 048-477-1111 |
Address | 1-1-1 Nobitome, Niiza-shi, Saitama-ken 352-8623 |
Website | http://www.city.niiza.lg.jp/ |
Geography
Located in far southern Saitama Prefecture, Niiza is essentially a suburb of the Tokyo conurbation. The Kurome River flows through the eastern part of the city.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of modern Niiza has been settled since prehistoric times. Nara period records indicate that immigrants from Silla on the Korean peninsula came to the area in 758 AD.
The town of Owada was created within Niikura District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Niikura District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Kitaasachi District. On March 1, 1955, Owada annexed the neighboring village of Katayama and was raised to city status on November 1, 1970.[1]
Economy
Toppan printing has a large factory in Niiza, which is also home to a number of other light manufacturing, electronics and transportation/warehousing companies. However, due to its proximity to Tokyo, over a third of the workforce commutes daily, making Niiza largely a bedroom community.
Education
Colleges and universities:
Primary and secondary schools:
- Niiza has seventeen elementary schools, six junior high schools, two combined junior/senior high schools, and three high schools.
- Private schools: Rikkyo Niiza Junior and Senior High School
Transportation
Railway
Sister city relations
Niiza is twinned with:
Local attractions
- Heirin-ji, a large Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple. The temple is located in Nobidome, close to Niiza City Hall. There is a very large stone gate (野火止大門 "Nobidome Daimon") along National Route 254, which runs through the middle of the city.
Notable people from Niiza
- Masaaki Taniai, politician[3]
- Yoko Mitsuya, gravure idol
- Yuto Otsuka (basketball, born 1990)
In popular culture
On April 7, 2003, Niiza gave the anime character Astro Boy an honorary citizenship to mark the date given as his birthdate in the original manga.[4]
References
- "Niiza City Living Guide". Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2006-03-29.
- "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on 4 January 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- Taniai, Masaaki. "Profile". Official homepage (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-03-20/astro-boy-a-japanese-citizen
External links
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- Official Website (in Japanese)