Niijima, Tokyo


Niijima is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan., the village had an estimated population of 2,697, and a population density of 97.9 persons per km². Its total area is.

Geography

The village of Niijima consists of the inhabited islands of Nii-jima and Shikinejima, the uninhabited islands of Udoneshima and Jinai-tō, and numerous small rocks in the northern Izu archipelago.

Surrounding Municipalities

On October 1, 1923, the islands of Niijima and Shikinejima were organized into municipalities. Niijima was administered as Niijimahon. Shikenejima was administered as Wakagō. Both villages belonged to Ōshima Island Government Office. In 1926, the Ōshima Island Government Office became Ōshima Subprefecture of Tokyo. On November 1, 1954, Niijimahon absorbed the village of Wakagō, and changed its name to Niijima Village on April 1, 1992.

Economy

The economy of the village is dependent on commercial fishing and seasonal tourism. The village is known for its sports fishing, hot spring resorts) and local beer.

Transportation

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;Sea routes
;High schools
; Junior High Schools
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