city in Japan, seat of Ibaraki Prefecture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mito (水戸市, Mito-shi) is the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan.[1]
Mito
水戸市 | |
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![]() City skyline over ume of Kairaku-en | |
![]() Location of Mito in Ibaraki Prefecture | |
Coordinates: 36°21′57″N 140°28′16.5″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture |
Area | |
• Total | 217.32 km2 (83.91 sq mi) |
Population (September 2015) | |
• Total | 270,953 |
• Density | 1,250/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
- Tree | Prunus mume |
- Flower | Bush clover (hagi) |
- Bird | White wagtail |
Phone number | 029-224-1111 |
Address | 1-4-1 Chūō, Mito-shi, Ibaraki-ken 310−8610 |
Website | Official website |
It has been recognized as a special city since 2001.[2]
Mito was a major center of historical and philosophical studies during the Edo period.[3]
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