Shirosato, Ibaraki

Shirosato
城里町
Town

Location of Shirosato in Ibaraki Prefecture
Shirosato

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°29′N 140°23′E / 36.483°N 140.383°ECoordinates: 36°29′N 140°23′E / 36.483°N 140.383°E
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Ibaraki Prefecture
District Higashiibaraki
Area
 • Total 161.73 km2 (62.44 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2000)
 • Total 23,007
 • Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Shirosato

Shirosato (城里町 Shirosato-machi) is a town located in Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Shirosato was formed on February 1, 2005, from the merger of the town of Jōhoku, the village of Katsura, both from Higashiibaraki District, and the village of Nanakai, from Nishiibaraki District.

As of October 1, 2000 population data, the town has an estimated population of 23,007 and a density of 142 persons per km². The total area is 161.73 km².

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