Nishitōkyō

Nishitōkyō (西東京市, Nishitōkyō-shi) (Japanese pronunciation: [ɲiɕi̥toꜜːkʲoː]) is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 200,102, and a population density of 12,700 persons per km2. Its total area is 15.75 square kilometres (6.08 sq mi)..

Nishitōkyō

西東京市
Nishitokyo
Nishitōkyō City Hall
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Location of Nishitōkyō in Tokyo
Nishitōkyō
 
Coordinates: 35°43′32.2″N 139°32′17.7″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureTokyo
Area
  Total15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2016)
  Total200,102
  Density12,700/km2 (33,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Symbols 
• TreeZelkova serrata & Cornus florida
• FlowerAzalea, Sunflower, Cosmos, Narcissus
Phone number042-464-1311
Address5-6-13 Minami-machi, Nishitōkyō-shi, Tokyo 188-8666
Websitewww.city.nishitokyo.lg.jp

Geography

Nishitokyo is located at the centre of the geological/geographical region known as the Musashino Terrace, and is covered with the Kantō loam formation. The city has a good water supply, owing to rivers running through the city - the Shakujii River, Shirako River, Shin River (tributary of Shirako River) and Tamagawa Josui River. From east to west, the city is about 4.8 km, and from south to north is about 5.6 km.

Neighborhoods

  • former city of Hoya
Fuji-machi, Hibarigaoka, Higashi-cho, Higashi-fushimi, Hoya-cho, Izumi-cho, Kita-machi, Naka-machi, Sakae-cho, Shimo-hoya, Shin-machi, Sumiyoshi-cho, Yagisawa
  • former city of Tanashi
Kitahara-cho, Midori-cho, Minami-cho, Mukodai-cho, Nishihara-cho, Shibakubo-cho, Tanashi-cho, Yato-cho

Surrounding municipalities

History

The area of present-day Nishitōkyō was part of ancient Musashi Province. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of Kitadachi District in Saitama Prefecture. The villages of Hoya and Tanashi were created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of municipalities law. The southern portion of Kitaadachi District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1, 1907.

The modern city of Nishitōkyō was established on January 21, 2001. Before that date, the area was two separate cities Hoya and Tanashi. The name Nishitōkyō means "West Tokyo."

Economy

The watch manufacturer, Citizen is headquartered in Nishitōkyō. The animation studio Shin-Ei Animation is also located here.

Education

Universities and colleges

Primary and secondary education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

  • Nishitōkyō is not served by any national expressways or national highways

Notable people from Nishitōkyō, Tokyo

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