Takahagi, Ibaraki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Takahagi
高萩市
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Takahagi city hall
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Location of Takahagi in Ibaraki Prefecture
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 Takahagi
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Ibaraki | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 193.58 km2 (74.74 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(July 2020)
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| • Total | 27,522 | ||
| • Density | 142.174/km2 (368.228/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||
| - Tree | Pine | ||
| - Flower | Lespedeza | ||
| - Bird | Green pheasant | ||
| Phone number | 0293-23-2111 | ||
| Address | 3-10-16 Kasuga-cho, Takahagi-shi, Ibaraki-ken 318-8511 | ||
Takahagi (高萩市, Takahagi-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of July 2020, about 27,522 people lived there in 11,651 homes. The city covers an area of 193.58 square kilometers. Takahagi is known for its beautiful natural areas, including the Pacific Ocean coast and nearby mountains.
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Geography of Takahagi
Takahagi is in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture. It has the Pacific Ocean to its east. To the northwest, it shares a border with Fukushima Prefecture.
Neighboring Towns and Cities
Takahagi is surrounded by several other places:
- In Ibaraki Prefecture:
- Kitaibaraki
- Hitachi
- Hitachiōta
- In Fukushima Prefecture:
- Hanawa
Takahagi's Climate
Takahagi has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Sometimes, there can be heavy snowfall. The average temperature for the whole year is about 13.9 degrees Celsius. The city gets a lot of rain, about 1429 mm each year. September is usually the wettest month. August is the warmest month, with temperatures around 24.9 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest, with temperatures around 3.8 degrees Celsius.
Population Changes in Takahagi
The number of people living in Takahagi has gone down in recent years, according to Japan's census data.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1950 | 29,637 | — |
| 1960 | 32,816 | +10.7% |
| 1970 | 29,548 | −10.0% |
| 1980 | 32,436 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 35,320 | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 32,602 | −7.7% |
| 2010 | 31,017 | −4.9% |
| 2020 | 27,699 | −10.7% |
History of Takahagi
Long ago, during the Edo period in Japan, Takahagi was a castle town. It was part of the Matsuoka Domain, which was a local area ruled by a powerful family called the Nakamura clan.
After the Meiji Restoration in 1889, Japan created a new system for towns and villages. At that time, Matsubara town and several villages like Matsuoka were formed. Matsuoka became a town in 1928. Matsubara was later renamed Takahagi in 1937.
Takahagi officially became a city on November 23, 1954. This happened when it merged with the towns of Matsubara, Takaoka, and Kurosaki. In 2011, the city was greatly affected by a large earthquake and tsunami.
Takahagi's Economy
In the past, Takahagi was known for its coal fields. However, these mines ran out of coal by the 1960s. Today, Takahagi's economy mainly focuses on making things (light manufacturing) and processing food. Farming and fishing are also important, but they are smaller parts of the economy.
Education in Takahagi
Takahagi has several schools for children and teenagers. The city government runs four public elementary schools and three public middle schools. There are also two public high schools managed by the Ibaraki Prefecture. In addition, Takahagi has one private high school.
Getting Around Takahagi
Train Travel
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JR East – Jōban Line
- Takahagi is the main train station.
Roads and Highways
Jōban Expressway – Takahagi Interchange
National Route 6
National Route 461
Fun Places to Visit in Takahagi
- Matsuoka Castle ruins: Explore the remains of an old castle.
- Hanazono-Hananuki Prefectural Nature Park: Enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
- Hananuki Dam: See the large dam and its surroundings.
- Takado Beach: A great place to relax by the ocean.
Famous People from Takahagi
- Jinzō Matsumura: A well-known botanist, someone who studies plants.
