Shirosato, Ibaraki
Shirosato (城里町, Shirosato-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the town had an estimated population of 19,955, and a population density of 123 persons per km². Its total area is 161.80 km².
Shirosato 城里町 | |
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 Shirosato town hall | |
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 Location of Shirosato in Ibaraki Prefecture | |
  Shirosato | |
| Coordinates: 36°28′45.2″N 140°22′34.4″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture |
| District | HIgashiibaraki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 161.80 km2 (62.47 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2015) | |
| • Total | 19,955 |
| • Density | 123/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Castanopsis sieboldii |
| - Flower | Lilium auratum |
| - Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
| Phone number | 029-288-3111 |
| Address | 1428-25 Ishizuka, Shirosato-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki-ken 311-4391 |
| Website | http://www.town.shirosato.lg.jp/ |
Geography
Located in central-west Ibaraki Prefecture, Shinsato is bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the west. The Naka River passes through the town.
Surrounding municipalities
- Ibaraki Prefecture
- Tochigi Prefecture
History
Shirosato was formed on February 1, 2005, from the merger of the town of Jōhoku, the village of Katsura, both from Higashiibaraki District, and the village of Nanakai, from Nishiibaraki District.
Economy
Education
- Shirosato has five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school.
Transportation
Train
- Shirosato is not served by any passenger train service.
Highway
Local attractions
Noted people from Shirosato
- Akihiro Ohata - politician
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External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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