Nishi-ku, Niigata
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Nishi-ku
西区 | |
|---|---|
| Nishi Ward | |
 Sakata Lagoon | |
 Location of Nishi-ku in Niigata City | |
  Nishi-ku | |
| Coordinates: 37°52′26.7″N 138°58′17.8″E / 37.874083°N 138.971611°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kōshin'etsu, Hokuriku (Chūbu) |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| City | Niigata |
| Area | |
• Total | 94.09 km2 (36.33 sq mi) |
| Population (September 1, 2018) | |
• Total | 161,884 |
| • Density | 1,721/km2 (4,456/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Address | 3-14-41 Terao-Higashi, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-2097 |
| Phone number | 025-268-1000 |
| Website | Official website |
Nishi-ku (西区, Nishi-ku) is one of the eight wards of Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 1 September 2016[update], the ward had an estimated population of 161,884 in 68,119 households [1] and a population density of 1700 persons per km2. The total area of the ward was 94.09 square kilometres (36.33 sq mi).
Surrounding municipalities
Nishi-ku is located in a central Niigata city, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the north. The Shinano River flow through the ward.
History
The area of present-day Nishi-ku was part of ancient Echigo Province. The village of Kurosaki (黒埼) was founded on November 1, 1901, by the merger of five villages, and was raised to town status on February 1, 1973. It was annexed by Niigata city on January 1, 2001. The villages of Uchino (内野), Akatsuka (赤塚) and Nakanokoya (中野小屋) were also established on November 1, 1901. Uchino was raised to town status on October 1, 1928, and was annexed by Niigata city on January 11, 1960. Niigata annexed Akatsuka and Nakanokoya on June 1, 1961. Niigata became a government-designated city on April 1, 2007, and was divided into wards, with the new Nishi Ward consisting of the former towns of Kurosaki and Uchino, and villages of Akatsuka and Nakanokoya.
Education
Universities and colleges
- Meirin College
- Niigata College of Technology
- Niigata University (Ikarashi Campus)
- Niigata University of International and Information Studies
Secondary schools
Nishi-ku has eight public middle schools operated by the Niigata city government. The ward has three public high schools operated by the Niigata Prefectural Board of Education, one private high school and one private combined middle/high school.
Transportation
Railway
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Transit bus
- Transit bus operated by Niigata Kotsu[2]
Water Shuttle
- Shinanogawa Water Shuttle: (Minatopia) - - - (Niigata Prefectural office) - Furusato Village
