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Koga, Metropolitan city in southwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

The city spans across 123 square kilometers of land between the Tone River in the south and Watarase River in the west.

The settlement dates back to the Jomon period and later served as a strategic ferry port on the Watarase River during the Nara period.

The Koga History Museum presents local artifacts and documents the transformation from a castle town into an industrial center of eastern Japan.

The city operates 23 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 5 high schools, supporting education for its population of 137,512 residents.

Koga ranks second in factory numbers within Ibaraki Prefecture, following its historical foundation in silk production during the Meiji period.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Website: https://www.city.ibaraki-koga.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Yuki, Bando, Goka, Sakai, Yachiyo, Kuki, Kazo, Oyama, Tochigi, Nogi

Website: https://city.ibaraki-koga.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.17825,139.75544

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44

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