Katori
香取市 | |
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Coordinates: 35°41′N 140°2′E / 35.683°N 140.033°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Chiba |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tomonori Itō (since April 2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 262.31 km2 (101.28 sq mi) |
Population (November 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 74,469 |
• Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Phone number | 0478-54-1111 |
Address | Sawaraguchi 2127, Katori-shi, Chiba-ken 287-8501 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Bird | Great reed warbler |
Flower | Japanese iris (Iris laevigata) |
Tree | Sakura |
Katori (香取市, Katori-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 74,469 in 31,113 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 262.31 square kilometres (101.28 sq mi). Katori Shrine is in the city of Katori, as is the old merchant town and canal of Sawara.