Kasama, Ibaraki
Kasama
笠間市 | |
|---|---|
Kasama city hall | |
Location of Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture | |
| Coordinates: 36°20′42.6″N 140°18′15.5″E / 36.345167°N 140.304306°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki |
| Area | |
• Total | 240.40 km2 (92.82 sq mi) |
| Population (October 2020) | |
• Total | 73,664 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 0296-77-1101 |
| Address | 3-2-1 Kasama-chuo, Kasama-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture 309-1792 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
| Flower | Chrysanthemum |
| Tree | Sakura |
Kasama (笠間市, Kasama-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Kasama is the home of Kasama ware and known for Japanese chestnuts. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 73,805 in 29,362 households and a population density of 307 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.2%. The total area of the city is 240.400 square kilometres (92.819 sq mi).