Iwata

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Iwata-shi
磐田 市
Iwata
Geographical location in Japan
Iwata (Japan)
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Region : Chūbu
Prefecture : Shizuoka
Coordinates : 34 ° 43 '  N , 137 ° 51'  E Coordinates: 34 ° 43 '4 "  N , 137 ° 51' 5"  E
Basic data
Surface: 164.08 km²
Residents : 166,393
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 1014 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 22211-9
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Iwata
town hall
Address : Iwata City Hall
3 - 1 , Kounodai
Iwata -shi
Shizuoka  438-8650
Website URL: http://www.city.iwata.shizuoka.jp
Location of Iwatas in Shizuoka Prefecture
Location of Iwatas in the prefecture

Iwata ( Japanese 磐田 市 , -shi ) is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan .

geography

Iwata is west of Fukuroi and east of Hamamatsu .

history

The city of Iwata was founded on April 1, 1948 .

traffic

economy

The Yamaha Motor , a subsidiary of Yamaha - conglomerate headquartered in Iwata.

sons and daughters of the town

Sports

Iwata is home to the Júbilo Iwata football club from the J. League , whose games are played at the Yamaha Stadium .

Town twinning

Neighboring cities and communities

Web links

Commons : Iwata  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files