Naka, Ibaraki

Naka (那珂市, Naka-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 53,534, and a population density of 547 persons per km². Its total area is 97.82 square kilometres (37.77 sq mi).

Naka

那珂市
City
Naka city hall
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Location of Naka in Ibaraki Prefecture
Naka
 
Coordinates: 36°27′26.6″N 140°29′12.3″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureIbaraki Prefecture
Area
 • Total97.82 km2 (37.77 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2019)
 • Total54,772
 • Density559/km2 (1,450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeSakura
- FlowerSunflower
- BirdSwan
Phone number029-298-1111
AddressFukuda 1819-5, Naka-shi, Ibaraki 311-0192
Websitehttp://www.city.naka.ibaraki.jp/

Geography

Naka is located in north-central Ibaraki Prefecture, with the Naka River and Kuji River flowing through the city.

Surrounding municipalities

History

On March 31, 1955 the town of Sugaya and villages of Godai, Nakata, Kanzaki, Toda, Yoshino and Kizaki were merged to become the town of Naka (within Naka District). The town was the 4th largest population within the prefecture, following the town of Kamisu (from Kashima District), the town of Sōwa (from Sashima District), and the town of Ami (from Inashiki District). Om January 21, 2005 - Naka absorbed the town of Urizura (from Naka District) to become the city of Naka. Naka annexed the town of Urizura on January 21, 2005.

Economy

Education

Naka has 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, and two high schools, as well as the Ibaraki Women's Junior College.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister city relations

Local attractions

References
  1. "Oak Ridge, Tennessee Sister City Partners". Oak Ridge Tennessee Sister Cities Support Organization. 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
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