Kamisu, Ibaraki


Kamisu is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 94,281, and a population density of 642 persons per km². Its total area is.

Geography

Kamisu is located in the extreme southeastern portion of Ibaraki Prefecture. The city forms a rough triangle, with Chiba Prefecture on the western side and the Pacific Ocean on the east.
The Tone River flows through the city.

Surrounding municipalities

The village of Kamisu was established within Kashima District by the merger of the villages of Ikisu and Karuno on March 1, 1955. It was elevated to town status on January 1, 1970.
The city of Kamisu was established on August 1, 2005, from the merger of the town of Kamisu and the town of Hasaki.

Economy

Kamisu has a large industrial base, with many chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemical plants, and refineries. The city is part of the Kashima Rinkai Industrial Zone. The Kashima Power Station is also located in Kamisu.

Education

Kamisu has 15 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and four high schools.

Transportation

Railway