Hokota, Ibaraki
Hokota (鉾田市, Hokota-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. In September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 47,396, and a population density of 228 per square kilometre (590/sq mi). Its total area is 207.61 square kilometres (80.16 sq mi).
Hokota 鉾田市 | |
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 Hokota city hall | |
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 Location of Hokota in Ibaraki Prefecture | |
  Hokota | |
| Coordinates: 36°9′31.2″N 140°30′59.1″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 207.61 km2 (80.16 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2015) | |
| • Total | 47,396 |
| • Density | 228/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Sakura |
| - Flower | Sunflower |
| - Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
| Phone number | 0291-33-2111 |
| Address | 1444-1 Hokota, Hokota-shi, Ibaraki-ken 311-1592 |
| Website | http://www.city.hokota.lg.jp/ |
Geography
Hokota is located in central Ibaraki Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east. It is approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Tokyo.
History
The town of Hokota was created with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The city of Hokota was established on October 11, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Hokota, and the villages of Asahi and Taiyō (all from Kashima District).
Economy
The economy of Hokota is primarily agricultural, with melons as a major cash crop.
Education
- Hokota has 20 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools.
Transportation
Railway
Local attractions
- Otake Beach
- Kashima Littoral Park
Notable people from Hokota
- Tetsuya Asano, soccer player
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
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