Moriya, Ibaraki
| Moriya 守谷市 | |||
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Moriya city hall | |||
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 Location of Moriya in Ibaraki Prefecture | |||
  Moriya
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| Coordinates: 35°57′5.1″N 139°58′31.5″E / 35.951417°N 139.975417°ECoordinates: 35°57′5.1″N 139°58′31.5″E / 35.951417°N 139.975417°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 35.71 km2 (13.79 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 2015) | |||
| • Total | 64,644 | ||
| • Density | 1,810/km2 (4,700/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Pine | ||
| - Flower | Lilium auratum | ||
| - Bird | Chinese bamboo partridge | ||
| Phone number | 0297-45-1111 | ||
| Address | Okashiwa 950-1, Moriya-shi, Ibaraki-ken 302-0116 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Moriya (守谷市 Moriya-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 64,644 and a population density of 1810 persons per km². Its total area was 35.71 square kilometres (13.79 sq mi).
Geography
Moriya is located in southwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, bordering on Chiba Prefecture to the southwest. The city is surrounded by three rivers, the Kinugawa, Kokaigawa and the Tone River, one of the longest rivers in Japan. In terms of area, it is the smallest city in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is located approximately 35 kilometers from central Tokyo.
Surrounding municipalities
- Ibaraki Prefecture
- Chiba Prefecture
History
Moriya developed in the Kamakura period as a castle town ruled the Soma clan. During the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate, much of the area was ruled as part of Sakura Domain, followed by Sekiyado Domain. The town of Moriya was established within Kitasōma District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. It was elevated to city status February 2, 2002.
Economy
Moriya has numerous industrial parks, and its economy is highly industrialized. It is also increasingly a bedroom community for greater Tokyo.
Education
Moriya has nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
- Jōban Expressway – Moriya SA, Yawara IC
- Japan National Route 294
Sister city relations
- Greeley, Colorado, USA, sister city since August 1993 [1]
- Mainburg, Germany, friendship city since September 1990 [2]
Local attractions
- site of Moriya Castle
Notable people from Moriya
- Masakatsu Sawa – professional football player
- Takuya Terada – actor, singer
References
- ↑ "Moriya, Japan Student Exchange Program". Cultural Affairs Division, City of Greeley. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ↑ "Partnerstadt Moriya (Japan)". Leben in Mainburg (in German). Stadt Mainburg im Hopfenlan. 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
External links
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- Official website (Japanese)
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