Niihama, Ehime
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Niihama 新居浜市 |
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Downtown Niihama and Seto Inner Sea
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 Location of Niihama in Ehime Prefecture |
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 Niihama
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| Coordinates: 33°58′N 133°17′E / 33.967°N 133.283°ECoordinates: 33°58′N 133°17′E / 33.967°N 133.283°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Shikoku | |
| Prefecture | Ehime Prefecture | |
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| • Mayor | Katsuyuki Ishikawa (since November 2012) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 234.30 km2 (90.46 sq mi) | |
| Population (August 31, 2016) | ||
| • Total | 125,711 | |
| • Density | 519.67/km2 (1,345.9/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Camphor Laurel | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 1-5-1 Ikkuchō, Niihama-shi, Ehime-ken 792-8585 |
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| Website | www |
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Niihama (新居浜市 Niihama-shi?) is a city located in the eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It has the third largest population in Ehime, behind the prefectural capital of Matsuyama and the recently expanded city of Imabari.
On August 31,2016, the city has an estimated population of 121,758 and a population density of 519.67 persons per km². The total area is 234.30 km².
Niihama was founded on November 3, 1937. It is famous for its Besshi copper mine as well as the annual Niihama Taiko Festival (also known as "The Man Festival", otokomatsuri 男祭り) that is the center of annual drunken and boisterous activity, drawing tourists from around the country to watch this festival.
Niihama is known for its local dialect, Niihama-ben.
Niihama is positioned in the north-center area of Shikoku, in the eastern part of Ehime Prefecture. Niihama is enveloped by mountains to the south and east, hills to the west, and the Seto Inland Sea to the north. The Kokuryo River flows from the mountains to the Seto Inland Sea and divides the city into an areas east of the river (kawahigashi) and west of the river (kawanishi). Being surrounded by mountains, Niihama feels geographically isolated from its closest neighbors, Saijō to the west and Shikokuchūō to the east. The border with Kōchi Prefecture lies in the mountains far south of the center of town.
The island of Ōshima, northeast of the main part of the city, also is part of Niihama.
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