Shibata, Niigata

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**Shibata**
**新発田市**
Shibata's location in Niigata, Japan.
Shibata's location in Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu)
Prefecture	Niigata
Physical characteristics
Area	532.82 km² (205.72 sq mi)
Population (as of May 2008)
Total	103,101
Density	194 /km² (502 /sq mi)
Location	37°57′N 139°20′E / 37.95, 139.333Coordinates: 37°57′N 139°20′E / 37.95, 139.333
Symbols
Tree	Sakura
Flower	Iris
Flag
Shibata Government Office
Mayor	Yoshitada Katayama
Address	4-10-4, Chūōchō, Shibata-shi, Niigata-ken 957-8686
Phone number	0254-22-3101
Official website: City of Shibata

Shibata (新発田市, Shibata-shi^?) is a city located in Niigata, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 103,101 and the density of 194 persons per km². The total area is 532.82 km².

The city was founded on January 1, 1947.

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.