Itako, Ibaraki
| Itako 潮来市 | ||
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| City | ||
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Maekawa Iris Park | ||
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 Location of Itako in Ibaraki Prefecture | ||
  Itako Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°56′38″N 140°33′31″E / 35.94389°N 140.55861°ECoordinates: 35°56′38″N 140°33′31″E / 35.94389°N 140.55861°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Chiharu Matsuta (since March 2007) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 71.41 km2 (27.57 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 30,234 | |
| • Density | 423.39/km2 (1,096.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Populus | |
| - Flower | Iris | |
| - Bird | Great Reed Warbler | |
| Address |
626 Tsuji, Itako-shi, Ibaraki-ken 311-2493 | |
| Phone number | 0299-63-1111 | |
| Website | City of Itako | |
Itako (潮来市 Itako-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
As of November 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 30,458 and a population density of 426.52 persons per km². The total area is 71.41 km².
The modern city of Itako was established on April 1, 2001, from the merger of the former town of Itako, absorbing the town of Ushibori (both from Namegata District).[1]
It is known for its annual iris festival (the Itako Ayame Matsuri).
Aerial view of small part of Itako
References
External links
Media related to Itako, Ibaraki at Wikimedia Commons
- Itako City official website (Japanese)
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