Country Japan Prefecture Tokyo Area 15.75 km² Local time Tuesday 2:05 PM | Region Kantō Phone number 042-464-1311 Population 196,511 (2010) University Musashino University | |
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 5-6-13 Minami-machi, Nishitōkyō-shi, Tokyo 188-8666 Weather 13°C, Wind S at 14 km/h, 51% Humidity | ||
Nishitōkyō (西東京市, Nishitōkyō-shi) is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 200,102 and a population density of 12.700 persons per km². Its total area was 15.75 square kilometres (6.08 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Nishitokyo Tokyo Japan
- Geography
- Neighborhoods
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Universities and colleges
- Primary and secondary education
- Railway
- Highway
- References
Map of Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Geography
Nishitokyo is located at the centre of the geological/geographical region known as the Musashino Terrace, and is covered with the Kantō loam formation. The city has a good water supply, owing to rivers running through the city - the Shakujii River, Shirako River, Shin River (tributary of Shirako River) and Tamagawa Josui River. From east to west, the city is about 4.8 km, and from south to north is about 5.6 km.
Neighborhoods
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Nishitōkyō was part of ancient Musashi Province. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of Kitadachi District in Saitama Prefecture. The villages of Hoya were Tanashi were created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of municipalities law. The southern portion of Kitaadachi District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1, 1907.
The modern city of Nishitōkyō was established on January 21, 2001. Before that date, the area was two separate cities Hoya and Tanashi. The name Nishitōkyō means "West Tokyo."
Economy
The watch manufacturer, Citizen is headquartered in Nishitōkyō.