Iwamizawa

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Iwamizawa-shi
岩 見 沢 市
Iwamizawa
Geographical location in Japan
Iwamizawa (Japan)
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Region : Hokkaidō
Prefecture : Hokkaidō
Coordinates : 43 ° 12 '  N , 141 ° 47'  E Coordinates: 43 ° 11 '46 "  N , 141 ° 46' 33"  E
Basic data
Surface: 481.10 km²
Residents : 80,753
(September 30, 2019)
Population density : 168 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 01210-6
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Iwamizawa
Tree : Kobushi magnolia
Flower : Roses
town hall
Address : Iwamizawa City Hall
1 - 1 - 1 , Hatogaoka
Iwamizawa -shi
Hokkaidō  068-8686
Website URL: http://www.city.iwamizawa.hokkaido.jp/
Location of Iwamizawas in Hokkaido Prefecture
Location of Iwamizawa in the prefecture
Iwamizawa City Hall

Iwamizawa ( Japanese 岩 見 沢 市 , - shi ) is a city and the administrative seat of the sub-prefecture of Sorachi on the Japanese island of Hokkaidō .

geography

Iwamizawa is located southwest of Asahikawa and northeast of Sapporo .

history

The city has existed since April 1, 1943.

traffic

The Iwamizawa station is located on the Hakodate Main Line between Sapporo and Asahikawa , the main railway line on the island. From here the Muroran main line branches off towards Muroran . The station building, a new building from 2007, is considered an architectural masterpiece and has been awarded numerous prizes.

Iwamizawa can be reached via the Dōō Highway , as well as National Road 12 and National Road 234.

Personalities

Town twinning

Neighboring cities and communities

Web links

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