Niiza, Saitama
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Niiza 新座市 |
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Niiza City Hall
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 Location of Niiza in Saitama Prefecture |
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 Niiza
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| Coordinates: 35°47′36.6″N 139°33′55.1″E / 35.793500°N 139.565306°ECoordinates: 35°47′36.6″N 139°33′55.1″E / 35.793500°N 139.565306°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture | ||
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| • Total | 22.78 km2 (8.80 sq mi) | ||
| Population (February 2016) | |||
| • Total | 162,652 | ||
| • Density | 7,140/km2 (18,500/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Acer palmatum | ||
| - Flower | magnolia kobus | ||
| Phone number | 048-477-1111 | ||
| Address | 1-1-1 Nobitome, Yoshikawa-shi, Saitama-ken 352-8623 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Niiza (新座市 Niiza-shi?) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016[update], the city had an estimated population of 162,652 and a population density of 7140 persons per km². Its total area was 22.78 square kilometres (8.80 sq mi).
Located in far southern Saitama Prefecture, Niiza is essentially a suburb of the Tokyo conurbation. The Meguro River flows through the eastern part of the city.
The area of modern Niiza has been settled since prehistoric times. Nara period records indicate that immigrants from Silla on the Korean peninsula came to the area in 758 AD.
The town of Owada was created within Niikura District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Niikura District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Kitaasachi District. On March 1, 1955, Owada annexed the neighboring village of Katayama and was raised to city status on November 1, 1970.
Toppan printing has a large factory in Niiza, which is also home to a number of other light manufacturing, electronics and transportation/warehousing companies. However, due to its proximity to Tokyo, over a third of the workforce commutes daily, making Niiza largely a bedroom community.
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On April 7, 2003, Niiza gave the anime character Astro Boy an honorary citizenship to mark the date given as his birthdate in the original manga.
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