Niijima (新島村) is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,441, and a population density of 88.6 persons per km2. Its total area is 27.54 sqkm.

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

Climate

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, 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 municipalities. Niijima was administered as Niijimahon (新島本村). Shikenejima was administered as Wakagō (若郷村). 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

Education