is a

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located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis,

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. , the village had an estimated

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of 2,441, and a

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of 88.6 persons per km². Its total area is .

Geography

The village of Niijima consists of the inhabited islands of

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and Shikinejima, the uninhabited islands of Udoneshima and Jinai-tō, and numerous small rocks in the northern Izu archipelago.

Surrounding municipalities

*Tokyo Metropolis ** Kōzushima, Tokyo ** Hachijō, Tokyo

Climate

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,Niijima population statistics
/ref> the population of Niijima has consistently declined at least in since 1980.

History

On October 1, 1923, the islands of Niijima and Shikinejima were organized into

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. Niijima was administered as . Shikenejima was administered as . 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

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and seasonal tourism. The village is known for its sports fishing, hot spring resorts and local beer.

Transportation

;Airports * Niijima Airport at Niijima ;Airlines * New Central Airlines operates the route between Niijima and Chōfu Airport 4 laps a day. A one-way trip takes 40 minutes. ;Roads *

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: None *Metropolitan highways: **211 Wakagō Niijima-kō Line **237 Shikinejima Circle Line ;Ports *Niijima: Port of Niijima *Shikinejima: Port of Nobushi, Fishing Port of Nobushi, Port of Shikinejima, Fishing Port of Ashitsuki, Fishing Port of Kobama ;Sea routes *Between Niijima and Nobushi *''Camellia-maru'' by Tōkai Kisen links between Tokyo,

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(on Friday and Saturday), Izu Ōshima, Toshima, and Niijima. *Jinshin Kisen links between Shimoda, Toshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, Kōzushima, and Shimoda. A ship runs this direction on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday. It goes backwards on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. *''Nishiki 2'' by Niijima Village links between Niijima and Shikinejima 3 laps a day. *Cargo ships by Niijima Bussan and Izu Shichitō Kaiun links between the islands and mainland Tokyo.

Education

;High schools * (operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education) ; Junior High Schools *Niijima Junior High School (新島中学校) *Shikinejima Junior High School (式根島中学校) ;Elementary Schools *Niijima Elementary School (新島小学校) *Shikinejima Elementary School (式根島小学校)

References

External links

Niijima Village Official Website
Villages of Tokyo Populated coastal places in Japan Izu Islands {{Tokyo-geo-stub