Niiza, Saitama


Niiza is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 164,083, and a population density of 7203 persons per km². Its total area is.

Geography

Located in far southern Saitama Prefecture, Niiza is essentially a suburb of the Tokyo conurbation. The Kurome River flows through the eastern part of the city.

Surrounding municipalities

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.

Economy

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.

Education

Colleges and universities:
Primary and secondary schools:

Railway

Niiza is twinned with:
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.