Ushiku, Ibaraki

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Location of Ushiku in Ibaraki prefecture
Location of Ushiku in Ibaraki prefecture

Ushiku (牛久市 Ushiku-shi?) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 75,190 and a density of 1,276.79 persons per km². The total area is 58.89 km².

The city was founded on June 1, 1986, and is home to the world's tallest statue. Additional attractions include Chateau Kamiya, a wine chateau started in 1901, and Lake Ushiku, a scenic lake that is said to be the birthplace of the mythical Kappa (folklore) beast.


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Shadow picture of Ibaraki Prefecture Ibaraki Prefecture
Flag of Ibaraki Prefecture
Cities
Bando | Chikusei | Hitachi | Hitachinaka | Hitachiōmiya | Hitachiōta | Hokota | Inashiki | Ishioka | Itako | Jōsō | Kamisu | Kasama | Kashima | Kasumigaura | Kitaibaraki | Koga | Mito (capital) | Moriya | Naka | Namegata | Omitama | Ryūgasaki | Sakuragawa | Shimotsuma | Takahagi | Toride | Tsuchiura | Tsukuba | Tsukubamirai | Ushiku | Yūki
Districts
Higashiibaraki | Inashiki | Kitasouma | Kuji | Naka | Sashima | Yūki
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 35°59′N, 140°9′E