Omitama

Omitama-shi 小 美玉 市
Geographical location in Japan
Region :	Kanto
Prefecture :	Ibaraki
Coordinates :	36 ° 9 '  N , 140 ° 22'  E Coordinates: 36 ° 8 '45 "  N , 140 ° 21' 40"  E
Basic data
Surface:	140.21 km²
Residents :	49,200 (October 1, 2019)
Population density :	351 inhabitants per km²
Community key :	08236-8
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Tree :	Japanese zelkove
Flower :	Jewelry baskets
Bird :	White heron ( great egret , Intermediate Egret , Little Egret )
town hall
Address :	Omitama City Hall 835 Katakura Omitama shi Ibaraki
Website URL:	http://www.city.omitama.lg.jp/
Location of Omitamas in Ibaraki Prefecture

Omitama ( Japanese 小 美玉 市 , -shi ) is a city in Japan in Ibaraki Prefecture .

geography

Omitama is located south of Mito and northeast of Tsukuba .

history

Omitama City was founded on March 27, 2006 from the former Ogawa, Minori, and Tamazato communities.

traffic

• Train:
  • JR - Joban Line
• Street:
  • Joban Highway
  • National road 6
  • National Road 355

At present (March 2010) the Hyakuri military airfield is being expanded to become Ibaraki international airport.

Town twinning

• Abilene (Kansas) , USA

Neighboring cities and communities

• Ishioka
• Namegata
• Hokota
• Kasama (Ibaraki)

Web links

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

• Official website (English)