District Minamisaitama Population 33,927 (Feb 2016) | Region Kantō Area 15.95 km² Local time Wednesday 8:49 AM | |
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Weather 4°C, Wind N at 29 km/h, 81% Humidity University | ||
Miyashiro (宮代町, Miyashiro-machi) is a town located in Minamisaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the town had an estimated population of 33,927 and a population density of 2130 persons per km². Its total area was 15.95 square kilometres (6.16 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Miyashiro Minamisaitama District Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Noted people from Miyashiro
- References
Map of Miyashiro, Minamisaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Miyashiro is located in central-west Saitama Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The villages of Monma and Suka were created within Minamisaitama District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages were merged on July 20, 1955 to form the town of Miyashiro. Ina was elevated to town status on November 1, 1970. The origin of the town's name comes from the shrines of the largest villages. "Miya" was taken from Himemiya shrine (姫宮神社) in Himemiya village and "shiro" from Konoshiro shrine (身代神社) in Suka village.
Economy
The economy of Miyashiro is primarily agricultural.