Moriya

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Moriya-shi
守 谷 市
Moriya
Geographical location in Japan
Moriya (Japan)
Red pog.svg
Region : Kanto
Prefecture : Ibaraki
Coordinates : 35 ° 57 '  N , 139 ° 59'  E Coordinates: 35 ° 57 '5 "  N , 139 ° 58' 32"  E
Basic data
Surface: 35.63 km²
Residents : 67,696
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 1900 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 08224-4
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Moriya
Tree : jaw
Flower : Lilium auratum
Bird : Bambusicola thoracicus
town hall
Address : Moriya City Hall
950 - 1 , Ōgashiwa
Moriya -shi
Ibaraki  302-0100
Website URL: http://www.city.moriya.ibaraki.jp/
Location of Moriyas in Ibaraki Prefecture
Location of Moriyas in the prefecture

Moriya ( Japanese 守 谷 市 , - shi ) is a city ( Shi ) in Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan .

geography

Moriya is located about 35 km north of the capital Tokyo, southwest of Tsukuba and north of Kashiwa . The Tone River (利 根 川, Tone-gawa ) flows through the city from southwest to southeast. In addition, the rivers Kokai (小 貝川, Kokai-gawa ) in the northeast and Kinu (鬼怒川, Kinu-gawa ) in the west flow through Moriya.

history

Moriya was named a city ​​( Shi ) on February 2, 2002 .

economy

There are several industrial areas in Moriya. In addition, the city is a satellite city for commuters who work in the greater Tokyo area.

education

There are nine public elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school in Moriya.

Attractions

In the east of the city is the "Moriya Wild Bird Trail" (守 谷 野鳥 の み ち, yachō no michi).

traffic

Town twinning

Neighboring cities and communities

Personalities

Web links

Commons : Moriya  - collection of images, videos and audio files