Omitama
| Omitama 小美玉市 | |||
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Omitama city hall | |||
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 Location of Omitama in Ibaraki Prefecture | |||
  Omitama
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| Coordinates: 36°14′21.4″N 140°21′9.2″E / 36.239278°N 140.352556°ECoordinates: 36°14′21.4″N 140°21′9.2″E / 36.239278°N 140.352556°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 144.74 km2 (55.88 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 2015) | |||
| • Total | 50,941 | ||
| • Density | 352/km2 (910/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata | ||
| - Flower | Cosmos | ||
| - Bird | Egret | ||
| Phone number | 0299-48-1111 | ||
| Address | 835 Katakura, Omitama-shi, Ibarak-ken 319-0192 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Omitama (小美玉市 Omitama-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 50,941 and a population density of 352 persons per km². Its total area was 144.74 square kilometres (55.88 sq mi).
Geography
Omigata is located in central Ibaraki Prefecture, in the low-lying flatlands north of Lake Kasumigaura.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The city of Omitama was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Ogawa and Minori (both from Higashiibaraki District), and the village of Tamari (from Niihari District). The new city took its name from portions of the three older town and village names from which it was formed, Ogawa, Minori, Tamari.
Education
Omigawa has 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and one high schools.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Airport
Military facilities
Sister city relations
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Abilene, Kansas, USA
Noted people from Omitama
- Yuya Niwa – politician
- Jun Yanagisawa – professional football player
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Omitama. |
- Official website (Japanese)
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