Shibata, Niigata
| Shibata 新発田市 | ||
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| City | ||
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Shibata Castle | ||
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 Location of Shibata in Niigata Prefecture | ||
  Shibata Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 37°57′3.1″N 139°19′40.4″E / 37.950861°N 139.327889°ECoordinates: 37°57′3.1″N 139°19′40.4″E / 37.950861°N 139.327889°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) (Hokuriku) | |
| Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kaoru Nikaido (since December 2010) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 532.82 km2 (205.72 sq mi) | |
| Population (October 1, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 102,343 | |
| • Density | 192.08/km2 (497.5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Sakura | |
| - Flower | Iris | |
| Address |
4-10-4, Chūōchō, Shibata-shi, Niigata-ken 957-8686 | |
| Phone number | 0254-22-3101 | |
| Website |
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Shibata (新発田市 Shibata-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on January 1, 1947.
As of October 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 102,343, with 35,061 households and a population density of 192.08 persons per km². The total area is 532.82 km².
The ruins of Shibata castle are the main visitor attraction and provide the backdrop to the spring cherry blossom viewing parties. Also of note is the Shimizuen garden and Ijimino park.
History
- On July 7, 2003 - the town of Toyoura (from Kitakanbara District) was merged into Shibata.
- On May 1, 2005 - the town of Shiunji, and the village of Kajikawa (both from Kitakanbara District) were merged into Shibata.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shibata, Niigata. |
shibata travel guide from Wikivoyage- Shibata City official website (Japanese)
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