Itako
潮来市 | |
|---|---|
 Maekawa Iris Park | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Itako in Ibaraki Prefecture | |
  Itako | |
| Coordinates: 35°56′49.7″N 140°33′19.3″E / 35.947139°N 140.555361°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.40 km2 (27.57 sq mi) |
| Population (October 2020) | |
| • Total | 27,512 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Populus |
| • Flower | Iris |
| • Bird | Great reed warbler |
| Phone number | 0299-23-1111 |
| Address | 626 Tsuji, Itako-shi, Ibaraki-ken 311-2493 |
| Website | Official website |
Itako (潮来市, Itako-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], 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%.[1] 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.
- ^ "Ibaraki prefectural official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.