Ōmiya-shi (Japan)
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Sources of Information
- Takano, I. Ōmiya-chō yōran, 1931:p. 1-2 (Ōmiya-chō)
- Kadokawa Nihon chimei j., v. 11, Saitama-ken:p. 184 (Ōmiya-chō, a village existed 1889-1940; in 1940 merged w. 4 other villages to become Ōmiya-shi)
- Kyū Nōmin Kōdōkan shiryō chōsa hōkoku, 2002:v. 1, t.p. (Saitama-shi) 3rd prelim. p. (est. 2001; merged Urawa-shi, Ōmiya-shi, Yono-shi)
Wikipedia description:
Ōmiya (大宮市, Ōmiya-shi) was a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. On May 1, 2001, Ōmiya was merged with the cities of Urawa and Yono to create the city of Saitama. Since April 1, 2003, the area of former Ōmiya City has been divided into 4 wards: Kita-ku, Minuma-ku, Nishi-ku and Ōmiya-ku of Saitama City.
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