Country Japan - Tree Osmanthus Phone number 048-464-1111 Population 72,936 (Feb 2016) Local time Saturday 10:06 PM | Region Kantō - Flower Azalea Area 9.05 km² Prefecture Saitama Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 6°C, Wind N at 18 km/h, 73% Humidity Points of interest Tatekinrin Park, Hotoji, Tōbu Tōjō Line, Shigishi Kyodo Museum, Hibarijido Park | ||
Shiki (志木市, Shiki-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 72,936 and a population density of 8060 persons per km². Its total area was 9.05 square kilometres (3.49 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Shiki Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- References
Map of Shiki, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Located in southern Saitama Prefecture on the eastern bank of the Arakawa River, Shiki is within easy commuting distance from downtown Tokyo.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of Shiki developed from the Edo period as a river port connecting northern Kantō region with Edo. The modern town of Shiki was created within Niikura District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Niikura District was abolished in 1894, becoming part of Kitaadachi District, Saitama. Shiki merged with neighboring Muraoka Village on May 3, 1955, becoming the town of Adachi. Adachi was elevated to city status on October 26, 1970 and was renamed Shiki.
Economy
Shiki has some light manufacturing, but is primarily a bedroom community for the Tokyo Metropolis, with over 35 percent of its workforce commuting to Tokyo daily.
Education
Shiki has eight elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools.