Miho, Ibaraki


Miho is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the village had an estimated population of 15,977, and a population density of 240 persons per km². Its total area is 66.61 km².

Geography

Located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, Miho is bordered by Lake Kasumigaura to the north and east.

Surrounding municipalities

The villages of Kihara and Anju were created with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages were merged to form the village of Miho on April 1, 1955.

Economy

The economy of Miho is primarily agricultural, including aquaculture on Lake Kasumigaura.

Education

Railway