Nishi-ku (西区, Nishi-ku) is one of ten wards of Saitama, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and is located in the far western part of the city. As of 1 March 2021, the ward had an estimated population of 93,527 and a population density of 3200 persons per km2. Its total area was 29.14 square kilometres (11.25 sq mi).
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Geography
Nishi-ward is located on the extreme western side of Saitama.
Neighboring Municipalities
Saitama Prefecture:
Ageo
Kawagoe
Fujimi
Kita-ku
Ōmiya-ku
Sakura-ku
History
The villages of Sashiougi, Mamiya, Uemizu, Nisshin and Mihashi were created within Kitaadachi District, Saitama, with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Nisshin and Mihashi were merged with Ōmiya Town in 1940, becoming part of the city of Ōmiya. In 1955, Ōmiya annexed Sashiougi, Mamiya, and Uemizu. On May 1, 2001, Ōmiya merged with Urawa and Yono cities to form the new city of Saitama. When Saitama was proclaimed a designated city in 2003, the far western portion of former Ōmiya became Nishi Ward.
Education
Nishi-ku has eight elementary schools, six junior high schools, four high schools and one special education school.
Public junior high schools:
Municipal elementary schools:
Transportation
Railway
JR East – Kawagoe Line
Nishi-Ōmiya - Sashiōgi
Highway
National Route 16
National Route 17