Country Japan Phone number 0254-27-2111 Population 13,998 (Jun 2016) Prefecture Niigata Prefecture | District Kitakanbara Area 37.58 km² Local time Monday 3:21 AM | |
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Region Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) (Hokuriku) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 1635-4 Suwayama, Seirō-machi, Kitakanbara-gun, Niigata-ken 957-0192 Weather 4°C, Wind E at 14 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Seirō (聖籠町, Seirō-machi) is a town located in Kitakanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 1 June 2016, the town had an estimated population of 13,998 and a population density of 372 persons per km². Its total area was 37.58 square kilometres (14.51 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Seiro Kitakanbara District Niigata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- References
Map of Seiro, Kitakanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Seirō is located in central Niigata Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Niigata and Shibata, with a small coastline on the Sea of Japan.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Seirō was part of ancient Echigo Province. The modern village of Seirō was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. It was raised to town status in August 1977.
Economy
The local economy is dominated by industry, notably the production of precision components and food processing. The Port of Niigata is a major employer.
Education
Seirō has three public elementary schools and one public middle school. The town does not have a high school.