Miho, Ibaraki

Miho
美浦村
Village

Miho village hall

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Location of Miho in Ibaraki Prefecture
北緯36度0分16.3秒東経140度18分6.8秒
Miho

 

Coordinates: 36°0′16.3″N 140°18′6.8″E / 36.004528°N 140.301889°E / 36.004528; 140.301889Coordinates: 36°0′16.3″N 140°18′6.8″E / 36.004528°N 140.301889°E / 36.004528; 140.301889
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Ibaraki Prefecture
District Inashiki
Area
  Total 66.61 km2 (25.72 sq mi)
Population (September 2015)
  Total 15,911
  Density 240/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Wild cherry tree
- Flower Golden-rayed lily
Phone number 029-885-0340
Address 1515 Ukeryo, Miho-mura, Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki-ken 300-0492
Website Official website

Miho (美浦村 Miho-mura) is a town located in Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of September 2015, the village had an estimated population of 15,977 and a population density of 240 persons per km². Its total area was 66.61 km².

Geography

Located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, Miho is bordered by Lake Kasumigaura to the north and east.

Surrounding municipalities

History

The villages of Kihara and Anju were created with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages were merged to form the village of Miho on April 1, 1955.

Economy

The economy of Miho is primarily agricultural, including aquaculture on Lake Kasumigaura.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Local attractions

International relations

Noted people from Miho

References

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