Shiroishi (Miyagi)

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Shiroishi-shi
白石 市
Shiroishi (Miyagi) (Japan)
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Geographical location in Japan
Region : Tōhoku
Prefecture : Miyagi
Coordinates : 38 ° 0 '  N , 140 ° 37'  E Coordinates: 38 ° 0 '9 "  N , 140 ° 37' 12"  E
Basic data
Surface: 286.47 km²
Residents : 33,380
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 117 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 04206-4
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Shiroishi
Tree : Notched beech
Flower : Kerrie
Bird : Japanese Bush Warbler
town hall
Address : Shiroishi City Hall
1 - 1 , Ote-machi
Shiroishi -shi
Miyagi  989-0292
Website URL: http://www.city.shiroishi.miyagi.jp
Location of Shiroishi's in Miyagi Prefecture
Location of Shiroishis in the prefecture

Shiroishi ( Japanese 白石 市 , - shi ) is a city in Miyagi Prefecture on Honshū , the main island of Japan .

geography

Shiroishi is north of Fukushima and south of Sendai . The Shiroishi River with its 69.7 km total length is the most important river in the city area.

history

  • 1602 Katakura Kojūrō , a tenant of Date Masamune , got the Shiroishi Castle and the administration of the area. During his reign he developed the city's infrastructure.
  • In 1954 Shiroishi merged with 10 surrounding villages.
  • In 1957 the village of Obara with its hot springs was incorporated.

traffic

Attractions

Shiroishi Castle

Neighboring cities and communities

Town twinning

Web links

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