Chikusei, Ibaraki
| Chikusei 筑西市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Chikusei | ||
| Coordinates: 36°18′N 139°59′E / 36.300°N 139.983°ECoordinates: 36°18′N 139°59′E / 36.300°N 139.983°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Shigeru Sudo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 205.35 km2 (79.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 1, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 107,228 | |
| • Density | 522.17/km2 (1,352.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Sakura | |
| - Flower | Japanese pear and cosmos | |
| - Bird | Swallow | |
| Address |
732-1 Shimonakayama, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki-ken 308-8616 | |
| Phone number | 0296-24-2111 | |
| Website | Chikusei City | |
Chikusei (筑西市 Chikusei-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Chikusei was established on March 28, 2005, from the merger of the city of Shimodate, and towns of Akeno, Kyōwa and Sekijō (all from Makabe District).
As of March 1, 2012 population data, the city has an estimated population of 107,228, with 35,500 households and a population density of 522.17 persons per km². The total area is 205.35 km².
Chikusei City is in the west of Ibaraki Prefecture and is located on the west side of Mt. Tsukuba. Chikusei City consists of the former city of Shimodate and the former towns of Akeno, Kyōwa and Sekijō (all from Makabe District). They were merged on March 28, 2005. The population of Chikusei City is about 110,000. There are two rivers in the city, Kinu-gawa and Kokai-gawa. The city is surrounded by nature. A well-balanced city, it develops farming, industry, and commerce. Special products of Chikusei City include koshihikari (rice), nashi (pears), small watermelons, cucumbers, strawberries, and tomatoes.
Famous people from Chikusei
- Hazan Itaya, ceramist
- Hiroyuki Nakajima, novelist
- Kenjiro Tamiya, baseball player
- Michiè Nakamaru, soprano
- Norihiko Akagi, politician
- Shigeru Morita, painter
- Shingo Katayama, golfer
- Shiro Maggy, magician
- Yasuhiro Oyamada, baseball player
- Yōko Teppōzuka, voice actress
External links
Media related to Chikusei, Ibaraki at Wikimedia Commons
- Chikusei City official website (Japanese)
- Chikusei City area guide (Japanese)
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