Itako, Ibaraki

Itako (潮来市, Itako-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 27,577 in 10,849 households and a population density of 386 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.9%. The total area of the city is 71.40 square kilometres (27.57 sq mi). It is known for its annual iris festival (Itako Ayame Matsuri). Much of the city is within the borders of the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park.

Itako
潮来市
Maekawa Iris Park
Location of Itako in Ibaraki Prefecture
Itako
 
Coordinates: 35°56′49.7″N 140°33′19.3″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureIbaraki
Area
  Total71.40 km2 (27.57 sq mi)
Population
 (October 2020)
  Total27,512
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Symbols 
• TreePopulus
• FlowerIris
• BirdGreat reed warbler
Phone number0299-23-1111
Address626 Tsuji, Itako-shi, Ibaraki-ken 311-2493
WebsiteOfficial website
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