Inashiki (稲敷郡, Inashiki-gun) is a district located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Following the Inashiki merger but as of November 1, 2021 population data, the district has an estimated population of 70,598 and a density of 387 persons per km2. Its total area is 182.31 km2.
Ami Town and Miho Village are neighboring municipalities, separated about 12 kilometers from the border of Kawachi Town.
The district currently has 2 towns and 1 village.
Name | Japanese name | Description |
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Ami Town | 阿見町 | Ami is bordered to the north by Lake Kasumigaura |
Miho Village | 美浦村 | Miho is bordered by Lake Kasumigaura to the north and east |
Kawachi Town | 河内町 | Kawachi is bordered to the south by Tone River |
Predecessor districts: Kōchi (or Kawachi) Distric and Shida District.
In 1889 Shida with 1 town and 13 villages, and Kōchi with 1 town and 19 villages. (2 towns and 32 villages)
The Inashiki District was much larger, originating from the ancient Kōchi and Shida districts.
35°59′38″N 140°16′30″E / 35.994°N 140.275°E