Niimi, Okayama
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Niimi 新見市 |
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 Location of Niimi in Okayama Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 34°58′26″N 133°28′23″E / 34.97389°N 133.47306°ECoordinates: 34°58′26″N 133°28′23″E / 34.97389°N 133.47306°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masao Ishigaki (since 1994) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 793.27 km2 (306.28 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2011) | |
| • Total | 34,035 |
| • Density | 42.90/km2 (111.1/sq mi) |
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| • Tree | Chamaecyparis |
| • Flower | Azalea |
| • Bird | Cettia diphone |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address | Niimi 310-3, Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture (岡山県新見市新見310-3) 718-0011 |
Niimi (新見市 Niimi-shi?) is a city located in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 34,035 (16,200 males, 17,835 females), with 13,077 households and a population density of 42.90 persons per km². The total area is 793.27 km². Niimi is located on the upper reaches of the Takahashi River (110.7 kilometres (68.8 mi).
Niimi was known as early as the Heian period (794 – 1185). A shōen manorial estate called Niimi-shō' occupied much of the area of present-day Niimi. Niimi, due to its location on the Takashi River, became an important center of inland trade. In the Sengoku period (1467 – 1573) the Seki clan controlled the area, and established the Niimi Domain. The modern city of Niimi was founded on June 1, 1954.
On March 31, 2005, Niimi absorbed the towns of Ōsa, Shingō, Tessei and Tetta (all from Atetsu District) to become a larger and expanded Niimi.
Niimi is known for its limestone caves. They include:
Rashomon Stone Arch Gate
Ikurado Cave
Makido Cave
Niimi Museum
Niimi was historically known for its iron sand quarries and the production of wagyu beef. The principle industries in modern Niimi are limestone quarrying, cement production,forestry, and tourism. Yamasa Company, Ltd., a producer of pachinko slot machines, is headquartered in the city. Farms in Niimi produce tobacco, peaches, and beef. A black tea plantation is also being trialled here.
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