Jōsō, Ibaraki
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| Jōsō 常総市 |
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| Coordinates: 36°1′N 140°0′E / 36.017°N 140.000°ECoordinates: 36°1′N 140°0′E / 36.017°N 140.000°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki | |
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| • Total | 79.68 km2 (30.76 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 42,342 | |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | City of Jōsō | |
Jōsō (常総市 Jōsō-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 42,342 and the density of 531.40 persons per km². The total area is 79.68 km².
The city was founded as Mitsukaido on July 10, 1954.
The city merged with Ishige, from Yūki District, on January 1, 2006, and the city officially changed their name to Jōsō.
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Media related to Jōsō, Ibaraki at Wikimedia Commons
- Jōsō official website (Japanese)
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