Naka, Ibaraki


Naka is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 53,534, and a population density of 547 persons per km². Its total area is.

Geography

Naka is located in north-central Ibaraki Prefecture, with the Naka River and Kuji River flowing through the city.

Surrounding municipalities

On March 31, 1955 the town of Sugaya and villages of Godai, Nakata, Kanzaki, Toda, Yoshino and Kizaki were merged to become the town of Naka. The town was the 4th largest population within the prefecture, following the town of Kamisu, the town of Sōwa, and the town of Ami.
Om January 21, 2005 - Naka absorbed the town of Urizura to become the city of Naka. Naka annexed the town of Urizura on January 21, 2005.

Economy

Education

Naka has 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, and two high schools, as well as the Ibaraki Women's Junior College.

Transportation

Railway