Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki
| Ryūgasaki 龍ヶ崎市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Ryūgasaki | ||
| Coordinates: 35°55′N 140°11′E / 35.917°N 140.183°ECoordinates: 35°55′N 140°11′E / 35.917°N 140.183°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 78.20 km2 (30.19 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 79,269 | |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | City of Ryugasaki | |
Ryūgasaki (龍ヶ崎市 Ryūgasaki-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Overview
As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 79,269, with 30,470 households and a population density of 1,013.67 persons per km². The total area is 78.20 km².
Ryugasaki is sometimes considered part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Many residents commute to central Tokyo. The city is the hometown of the JFL semi-pro team, Ryutsu Keizai University.
The city was founded on March 20, 1954. The current mayor is Kazuo Nakayama, who was elected on December 2009. [citation needed]
The city of symbol bird is Swan, symbol tree is Pinus, and symbol flower is Platycodon grandiflorus [citation needed]
Ryugasaki is the home of Ryutsu Keizai University. The judo club at Ryutsu Keizai was founded by former World, Olympic and All-Japan champion Isao Okano.
Industry
Ryugasaki City has well-known crystal glass factory. The founder received a prize for his work in international exhibition in Paris of 1937. At present, these crystal glasses are used in the Imperial Palace.[citation needed]
New Central Airlines, a commuter airline, is headquartered in the city, on the grounds of Ryūgasaki Airfield.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "The Kawada Group." Kawada Industries. Retrieved on February 21, 2010.
- ↑ "路線外運行." New Central Airlines. Retrieved on February 21, 2010. "お問い合わせは 〒３０１－０８０６ 茨城県竜ヶ崎市半田町３１７７ 竜ヶ崎飛行場内"
External links
Media related to Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki at Wikimedia Commons
- Ryūgasaki City official website (Japanese)
- Kasei travel photography Website featuring many photos from Ryūgasaki including a slideshow on rice planting in the city
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