Country Japan - Tree Sakura - Bird Japanese bush warbler Population 43,178 (Sep 2015) Bird Japanese bush warbler | Region Kantō - Flower Chrysanthemum Area 178.1 km² Local time Sunday 6:00 AM Prefecture Ibaraki Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 0°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 69% Humidity Points of interest Lake Kasumigaura, Wada Park, Hōzen‑ji Temple | ||
Inashiki (稲敷市, Inashiki-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 43,178 and a population density of 210 persons per km². Its total area was 205.81 square kilometres (79.46 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Inashiki Ibaraki Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- International relations
- Notable people from Inashiki
- References
Map of Inashiki, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Inashiki is located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, bordered by Lake Kasumigaura to the north and Chiba Prefecture to the south. It is approximately 90 kilometers northeast of Tokyo.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The city of Inashiki was established on March 22, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Azuma, Edosaki and Shintone, and the village of Sakuragawa (all from Inashiki District).
Economy
The economy of Inashiki is primarily agricultural, with rice, broccoli, lotus root, kabocha pumpkins as major cash crops.
Education
Inashiki has 16 elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school.
Railway
Inashiki has no passenger railway services.