Kitakami, Iwate

Kitakami (北上市, Kitakami-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city had an estimated population of 92,311, and a population density of 210 persons per km2 in 37,085 households. The total area of the city is 437.55 square kilometres (168.94 sq mi). The city is famous for the sakura that bloom in Tenshochi Park. This is not to be confused with Kitakami in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask.

Kitakami
北上市
Kitakami City Hall
Location of Kitakami in Iwate Prefecture
Kitakami
 
Coordinates: 39°17′12.3″N 141°6′47.6″E
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureIwate
Government
  -MayorToshihiko Takahashi (since May 2011)
Area
  Total437.55 km2 (168.94 sq mi)
Population
 (February 1, 2023)
  Total92,875
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0197-64-2111
Address1-1 Yoshi-cho, Kitakami-shi, Iwate-ken 024-8501
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdGrey wagtail
FlowerWhite White lily
TreeSakura
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