Chikusei
筑西市 | |
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Coordinates: 36°18′25.5″N 139°58′59.3″E / 36.307083°N 139.983139°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Ibaraki |
Area | |
• Total | 205.30 km2 (79.27 sq mi) |
Population (January 2024) | |
• Total | 98,031 |
• Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Phone number | 0296-24-2111 |
Address | 732-1 Shimonakayama, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki-ken 308-8616 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Bird | Barn swallow |
Flower | Japanese pear and cosmos |
Tree | Sakura |
Chikusei (筑西市, Chikusei-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 98,031 in 39,075 households and a population density of 478 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 31.2%.[1] The total area of the city is 205.30 square kilometres (79.27 sq mi).