Shirosato, Rural town in Higashiibaraki district, Japan
The town of Shirosato spans across 161.80 square kilometers in central-west Ibaraki Prefecture, with the Naka River flowing through its territory.
The formation of Shirosato occurred on February 1, 2005, through the consolidation of Johoku town, Katsura village, and Nanakai village.
Agriculture forms the foundation of Shirosato's local identity, with many families maintaining traditional farming practices across generations.
The town maintains five elementary schools and two middle schools, serving approximately 18,128 residents distributed among 7,214 households.
The demographic composition of Shirosato reflects Japan's aging society, with 37.6 percent of residents being over 65 years old.
Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
Location: Higashiibaraki district
Inception: February 1, 2005
Shares border with: Mito, Kasama, Hitachiomiya, Naka, Motegi
Website: https://town.shirosato.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.47922,140.37622
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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