Isawa, Iwate
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Isawa (胆沢町 Isawa-chō) was a town located in Isawa District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 17,415 and a density of 58.44 persons per km². The total area is 298.02 km².
On February 20, 2006, Isawa, was merged with the cities of Esashi and Mizusawa, the town of Maesawa, and the village of Koromogawa (both from Isawa District), was merged to create the city of Ōshū.
Isawa is well known for its capsicum (green pepper).
External links
- Ōshū official website (Japanese)
Coordinates: 39°06′N 141°04′E / 39.100°N 141.067°E
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