Katori, Chiba

Katori (香取市, Katori-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 74,469 in 31,113 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 262.31 square kilometres (101.28 sq mi). Katori Shrine is in the city of Katori, as is the old merchant town and canal of Sawara.

Katori
香取市
Sawara old town
Katori JinguSawara Mitsubishi-kan
Sawara O-MatsuriIno Tadataka house
Suigō Sawara Iris Park
Location of Katori in Chiba Prefecture
Katori
 
Coordinates: 35°41′N 140°2′E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba
Government
  MayorSeiichi Ui (since May 2006)
Area
  Total262.31 km2 (101.28 sq mi)
Population
 (November 1, 2020)
  Total74,469
  Density280/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0478-54-1111
AddressSawaraguchi 2127, Katori-shi, Chiba-ken
287-8501
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdGreat reed warbler
FlowerJapanese iris (Iris laevigata)
TreeSakura
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