Itako, Ibaraki
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| Itako 潮来市 |
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| Coordinates: 35°56′38″N 140°33′31″E / 35.94389°N 140.55861°ECoordinates: 35°56′38″N 140°33′31″E / 35.94389°N 140.55861°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chiharu Matsuta (since March 2007) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.41 km2 (27.57 sq mi) |
| Population (April 1, 2011) | |
| • Total | 30,234 |
| • Density | 423.39/km2 (1,096.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
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| - Tree | Populus |
| - Flower | Iris |
| - Bird | Blue shark |
| Phone number | 0299-63-1111 |
| Address | 626 Tsuji, Itako-shi, Ibaraki-ken 311-2493 |
| Website | City of Itako |
Itako (潮来市 Itako-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Itako was formerly a town in Namegata District and became a city after merging with the neighboring town of Ushibori on April 1, 2001.[1]
As of November 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 30,458 and a total area is 71.41 km², with a population density of 426.52 persons per km².
It is known for its annual iris festival (the Itako Ayame Matsuri).
[edit] References
- ^ "潮来市の沿革" (in Japanese). Itako official website. Itako City. http://www.city.itako.lg.jp/3200ov_ht/index.html. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
[edit] External links
Media related to Itako, Ibaraki at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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