Mito, Ibaraki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mito
水戸市
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City skyline over ume of Kairaku-en
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Location of Mito in Ibaraki Prefecture
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 Mito
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 217.32 km2 (83.91 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(September 2015)
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| • Total | 270,953 | ||
| • Density | 1,250/km2 (3,200/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||
| - Tree | Prunus mume | ||
| - Flower | Bush clover (hagi) | ||
| - Bird | White wagtail | ||
| Phone number | 029-224-1111 | ||
| Address | 1-4-1 Chūō, Mito-shi, Ibaraki-ken 310−8610 | ||
Mito (水戸市, Mito-shi) is the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan.
It has been recognized as a special city since 2001.
History
Mito was a major center of historical and philosophical studies during the Edo period.
Images for kids
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Plaza outside north exit of Mito Station
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20px]] [[Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line
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Art Tower Mito
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Ume Festival at Kairaku-en Park
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Legend of Daidarabotchi
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LakeSenba & Duck
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Lake Senba & Mito city
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Downtown of Mito city
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See also
In Spanish: Mito (Ibaraki) para niños
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