Shiki, Saitama
Shiki
志木市 | |
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 Shiki City Hall | |
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 Location of Shiki in Saitama Prefecture | |
  Shiki | |
| Coordinates: 35°50′12″N 139°34′49.1″E / 35.83667°N 139.580306°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.05 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2016) | |
| • Total | 72,936 |
| • Density | 8,060/km2 (20,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Osmanthus |
| - Flower | Azalea |
| Phone number | 048-464-1111 |
| Address | 1-1-1 Nakamuneoka, Shiki-shi, Saitama-ken 353-0002 |
| Website | http://www.city.shiki.lg.jp/ |
Shiki (志木市, Shiki-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2016[update], the city had an estimated population of 72,936, and a population density of 8060 persons per km². Its total area is 9.05 square kilometres (3.49 sq mi).
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
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.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Sister city relations
Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
Local attractions
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References
- ^ Shiki Station on the Tōbu Tōjō Line is actually located in neighbouring Niiza [1] Tobu Railway Shiki Station information]. Retrieved on September 28, 2009. (in Japanese)
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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