Country Japan Prefecture Saitama Prefecture - Flower magnolia kobus Population 158,777 (2010) | Region Kantō - Tree Acer palmatum Area 22.78 km² Local time Tuesday 1:04 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind NW at 18 km/h, 59% Humidity Colleges and Universities Jumonji University, Atomi University |
Niiza (新座市, Niiza-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 162,652 and a population density of 7140 persons per km². Its total area was 22.78 square kilometres (8.80 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Niiza Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- Local attractions
- Notable people from Niiza
- In popular culture
- References
Map of Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Located in far southern Saitama Prefecture, Niiza is essentially a suburb of the Tokyo conurbation. The Meguro 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.
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:
Railway
Highway
Sister city relations
Niiza is twinned with:
Local attractions
Notable people from Niiza
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.