Country Japan - Tree Zelkova serrata - Bird Alcedo atthis Population 52,109 (Sep 2015) Bird Common kingfisher | Region Kantō - Flower Kerria japonica Area 372 km² Local time Monday 8:31 AM Prefecture Ibaraki Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 82% Humidity Points of interest Ryujinotsuri Bridge, Mt. Nantai, Takeusan, Nabeashiyama, Mt. Kunimi | ||
Hitachiōta (常陸太田市, Hitachiōta-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 52,109 and a population density of 140 persons per km². Its total area was 371.99 square kilometres (143.63 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Hitachiota Ibaraki Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Notable people from Hitachita
- References
Map of Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Hitachiōta is located in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture, bordered by Fukushima Prefecture to the north.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The town of Ota was established with the creation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to city status on July 15, 1954. On December 1, 2004, the town of Kanasagō, and the villages of Satomi and Suifu (all from Kuji District) were merged into Hitachiōta, more than tripling its size and increasing its population by about 20,000.
Education
Hitachiōta has 14 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and three high schools.