Jōsō, Ibaraki

Jōsō, Ibaraki
Jōsō
常総市
—  City  —

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Location of Jōsō in Ibaraki
Jōsō is located in Japan
Jōsō
 
Coordinates: 36°1′N 140°0′E / 36.017°N 140°E / 36.017; 140Coordinates: 36°1′N 140°0′E / 36.017°N 140°E / 36.017; 140
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Ibaraki
Area
 – Total 79.68 km2 (30.8 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 – Total 42,342
 – Density 531.4/km2 (1,376.3/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website City of Jōsō

Jōsō (常総市 Jōsō-shi?) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 42,342 and the density of 531.40 persons per km². The total area is 79.68 km².

The city was founded as Mitsukaido on July 10, 1954.

The city merged with Ishige, from Yūki District, on January 1, 2006, and the city officially changed their name to Jōsō.

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