Nishitōkyō, Tokyo

Nishitōkyō 西東京市
City
Nishitokyo
Nishitōkyō City Hall
Flag Seal
Location of Nishitōkyō in Tokyo
Nishitōkyō
Coordinates: 35°43′32.2″N 139°32′17.7″E / 35.725611°N 139.538250°E / 35.725611; 139.538250Coordinates: 35°43′32.2″N 139°32′17.7″E / 35.725611°N 139.538250°E / 35.725611; 139.538250
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Tokyo
Area
• Total	15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi)
Population (February 2016)
• Total	200,102
• Density	12,700/km2 (33,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Symbols
• Tree	Zelkova serrata & Cornus florida
• Flower	Azalea, Sunflower, Cosmos, Narcissus
Phone number	042-464-1311
Address	5-6-13 Minami-machi, Nishitōkyō-shi, Tokyo 188-8666
Website	www.city.nishitokyo.lg.jp

Nishitōkyō (西東京市, Nishitōkyō-shi)/Japanese pronunciation: [niʃitɔ̞ːcœː] 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).

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.

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

Transportation

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Nishitokyo.

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nishitokyo, Tokyo.

• Nishitōkyō City Official Website (in Japanese)