Kitakami
北上市 | |
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![]() Kitakami City Hall | |
![]() Location of Kitakami in Iwate Prefecture | |
Coordinates: 39°17′12.3″N 141°6′47.6″E / 39.286750°N 141.113222°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Tōhoku |
Prefecture | Iwate |
Government | |
• -Mayor | Toshihiko Takahashi (since May 2011) |
Area | |
• Total | 437.55 km2 (168.94 sq mi) |
Population (February 1, 2023) | |
• Total | 92,875 |
• Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Phone number | 0197-64-2111 |
Address | 1-1 Yoshi-cho, Kitakami-shi, Iwate-ken 024-8501 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Bird | Grey wagtail |
Flower | White White lily |
Tree | Sakura |
Kitakami (北上市, Kitakami-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,311, and a population density of 210 persons per km2 in 37,085 households.[1] The total area of the city is 437.55 square kilometres (168.94 sq mi).[2] The city is famous for the sakura that bloom in Tenshochi Park.