Fujimi, Saitama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fujimi
富士見市
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Fujimi City Hall
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Location of Fujimi in Saitama Prefecture
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 Fujimi
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Saitama | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.77 km2 (7.63 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(January 1, 2021)
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| • Total | 112,211 | ||
| • Density | 5,675.8/km2 (14,700/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata | ||
| - Flower | Wisteria floribunda | ||
| - Bird | Common kingfisher | ||
| Phone number | 49-251-2711 | ||
| Address | 1800 Tsuruma, Fujimi-shi, Saitama-ken 354-8511 | ||
Fujimi (which means 富士見市 in Japanese) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It's a cool place to learn about! As of January 2021, about 112,211 people lived here in 53,051 homes. The city is quite busy, with about 5700 people living in each square kilometer. The total size of Fujimi is about 19.77 square kilometers.
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Fujimi City
Geography and Climate
Fujimi is located in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture. It sits in the middle of the Kantō plain, which is a large flat area. The city is not very high up, with its land being about 8 to 21 meters above sea level.
Fujimi is about 10 kilometers away from Saitama, which is the capital city of the prefecture. It's also about 30 kilometers from downtown Tokyo, a very famous city.
The city has two main parts:
- The northeastern part is a lowland area. Here you'll find the Arakawa and Shingashi Rivers.
- The southwestern part is higher up, part of the Musashino Plateau. Most of the city's buildings and homes are in this southwestern area.
Fujimi is about 7.0 kilometers wide from east to west and 6.8 kilometers long from north to south.
Weather in Fujimi
Fujimi has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and cool winters. There is usually little to no snow. The average temperature in Fujimi for the whole year is about 14.9 °C.
The city gets a good amount of rain, about 1426 mm each year. September is usually the wettest month. The hottest month is August, with temperatures around 26.7 °C. January is the coldest month, with temperatures around 4.2 °C.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Fujimi grew very quickly in the late 1900s. In the 2000s, it has continued to grow, but at a slower pace.
- In 1950, only 10,648 people lived in Fujimi.
- By 1970, the population jumped to 51,775 people.
- In 2000, it reached 103,247 people.
- By 2020, the population was 111,859.
History of Fujimi
The area where Fujimi is today was once part of an old region called Musashi Province.
- On April 1, 1889, two villages, Tsuruse and Nanbata, were created.
- On September 30, 1956, these two villages joined with another village called Mizutani. Together, they formed the new village of Fujimi.
- In the 1960s and 1970s, many new homes and neighborhoods were built. This caused the population to grow very fast.
- Because of this growth, Fujimi became a town on April 1, 1964.
- Then, it officially became a city on April 10, 1972.
Economy and Work
Fujimi is known as a "bedroom community." This means that many people who live in Fujimi travel to other cities for work. Over 30% of the people living in Fujimi commute to Tokyo for their jobs.
Education in Fujimi
Fujimi has many schools for kids of different ages:
- There are 11 public elementary schools.
- There are six public middle schools.
- The Saitama Prefecture also runs one public high school.
- There is also a special education school for students with disabilities.
Getting Around: Transportation
Trains
The Tōbu Railway's Tōbu Tōjō Line runs through Fujimi. You can catch a train at these stations:
- Fujimino
- Tsuruse
- Mizuhodai
Highways
Major roads that pass through Fujimi include:
National Route 254
National Route 463
Fun Facts and Local Spots
- Sister City: Fujimi has a special connection with Šabac, a city in Serbia. They are "sister cities," which means they have friendly ties and often share culture.
- Nambada Castle Site: You can visit the historical site of Nambada Castle.
- Mizuko Shell Midden: This is an important archaeological site where scientists have found old shells and other items from the past. It helps us learn about how people lived long ago.
Famous People from Fujimi
Some well-known people who come from Fujimi include:
- Ryunosuke Kamiki: A famous actor.
- Yumi Matsuzawa: A talented musician.
- Ryota Imanari: A professional baseball player.
