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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).

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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

  • Saitama Prefecture
  • Asaka
  • Saitama
  • Fujimi
  • Niiza
  • Miyoshi
  • 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.

    Railway

  • Tobu Railway - Tobu Tojo Line
  • Shiki - Yanasegawa
  • Highway

  • Japan National Route 463
  • Sister city relations

  • Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
  • References

    Shiki, Saitama Wikipedia