Shirosato, Ibaraki


Shirosato is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the town had an estimated population of 19,955, and a population density of 123 persons per km². Its total area is 161.80 km².

Geography

Located in central-west Ibaraki Prefecture, Shinsato is bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the west. The Naka River passes through the town.

Surrounding municipalities

Shirosato was formed on February 1, 2005, from the merger of the town of Jōhoku, the village of Katsura, both from Higashiibaraki District, and the village of Nanakai, from Nishiibaraki District.

Economy

Education

Train

Noted people from Shirosato