Kamisu, Ibaraki

Kamisu
神栖市
City

Location of Kamisu in Ibaraki Prefecture
Kamisu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°53′N 140°40′E / 35.883°N 140.667°ECoordinates: 35°53′N 140°40′E / 35.883°N 140.667°E
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Ibaraki Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Kazuo Hotate
Area
 • Total 147.26 km2 (56.86 sq mi)
Population (February 2010)
 • Total 94,551
 • Density 641/km2 (1,660/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Podocarpaceae
- Flower Chrysanthemum
- Bird Japanese Bush-warbler
Address 4991-5, Mizoguchi, Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki-ken
314-0192
Phone number 0299-90-1111
Website Kamisu City

Kamisu (神栖市 Kamisu-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Kamisu was established on August 1, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Kamisu, absorbing the town of Hasaki (both were from Kashima District).

As of March 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 93,551 and a population density of 635 persons per km². The total area is 147.24 km2 (56.85 sq mi).

Industry and harbour of Kamisu.

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