Mizusawa, Iwate

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Mizusawa (水沢市; -shi) was a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 60,979 and a population density of 629.17 persons per km². The total area was 96.92 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1954.

[edit] Merger

On February 20, 2006 the city of Mizusawa merged with the city of Esashi and the municipaltites of Maesawa, Isawa and Koromogawa from Isawa District to form the new city of Oshu.


Shadow picture of Iwate Prefecture Iwate Prefecture Symbol of Iwate Prefecture
Cities
Hachimantai | Hanamaki | Ichinoseki | Kamaishi | Kitakami | Kuji | Miyako | Morioka (capital) | Ninohe | Ofunato | Ōshū | Rikuzentakata | Tono
Districts
Higashiiwai | Isawa | Iwate | Kamihei | Kesen | Kunohe | Ninohe | Nishiiwai | Shimohei | Shiwa | Waga
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit


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