Iwaizumi, Iwate
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| Iwaizumi 岩泉町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Iwaizumi | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′N 141°48′E / 39.850°N 141.800°ECoordinates: 39°51′N 141°48′E / 39.850°N 141.800°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Iwate |
| District | Shimohei |
| Area | |
| • Total | 992.90 km2 (383.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 12,145 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Iwaizumi |
Iwaizumi (岩泉町 Iwaizumi-chō) is a town located in Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,145 and a population density of 12.23 persons per km². The total area is 992.90 km². It is the largest town in Honshū.
The town is east of the prefectural capital Morioka, and is served by the JR East Iwaizumi Line.
Ryusendo, one of the largest limestone caves in Japan, is located here.
External links
Media related to Iwaizumi, Iwate at Wikimedia Commons
- Iwaizumi official website (Japanese)
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