Population 50,941 (Sep 2015) | Region Kantō Area 144.7 km² Local time Friday 9:56 PM | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind NW at 29 km/h, 50% Humidity Points of interest Lake Kasumigaura, Natto Museum, Hyotan Museum, Oido Lakeshore Park | ||
Omitama (小美玉市, Omitama-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 50,941 and a population density of 352 persons per km². Its total area was 144.74 square kilometres (55.88 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Omitama Ibaraki Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Airport
- Military facilities
- Sister city relations
- Noted people from Omitama
- References
Map of Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Omigata is located in central Ibaraki Prefecture, in the low-lying flatlands north of Lake Kasumigaura.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The city of Omitama was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Ogawa and Minori (both from Higashiibaraki District), and the village of Tamari (from Niihari District). The new city took its name from portions of the three older town and village names from which it was formed, Ogawa, Minori, Tamari.
Education
Omigawa has 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and one high schools.