Shibata, Niigata

For other uses, see Shibata (disambiguation).

Shibata 新発田市
City
Shibata Castle Shibata Castle
Flag of Shibata Flag
Location of Shibata in Niigata Prefecture Location of Shibata in Niigata Prefecture
Shibata Location in Japan
Coordinates:
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)
Symbols
• Tree	Sakura
• Flower	Iris
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address	4-10-4, Chūōchō, Shibata-shi, Niigata-ken 957-8686
Website	www.city.shibata.niigata.jp

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

• Shibata travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Shibata City official website (Japanese)