Iwataki, Kyoto

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Iwataki (岩滝町; Iwataki-chō) was a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2005, the town had an estimated population of 6,692 and a density of 554 persons per km². The total area was 12.09 km².

1 Merger
2 Economy
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Merger

After years of debate, on March 1, 2006, Iwataki merged with the towns of Kaya and Nodagawa to form the new town of Yosano.

Kyoto Prefecture

Cities

Districts

See also: Towns and villages by district

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[edit] Economy

Tango-chirimen, a special silk fabric with a unique texture known as crape is a major business for the region. A nickel processing plant located along the Nodagawa River provides employment for some of the local population. <needs citation> Tourism is also an important industry as many tourists come to visit the world-famous Amanohashidate, a natural land bridge that crosses the bay.

[edit] Education

Iwataki has one elementary school (K-6) and one junior high school(7-9). A free pubic library is also open to the community.

The elementary school features science rooms, computer labs, a library, a kitchen for student cooking and a hot-lunch program for students. The view from the elementary school is notable for having a good view of the town and the Amanohashidate.