Hiraizumi, Iwate
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Hiraizumi (平泉町; -chou) is a town located in Nishiiwai District, Iwate, Japan.
During the Heian era, Hiraizumi was the northern capital of the independent Fujiwara clan and is said to have rivalled Kyoto in splendor and sophistication.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,811 and a density of 139.00 persons per km². The total area is 63.39 km².
The town lost some land to the city of Ichinoseki (2nd generation, now part of the 3rd generation city) from September 1, 1956 to May 1, 1964.
[edit] External links
- Official website in Japanese
- Wikitravel: Hiraizumi
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