Iwakura, Aichi
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| Iwakura 岩倉市 | |||
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  Iwakura | |||
| Coordinates: 35°17′N 136°52′E / 35.283°N 136.867°ECoordinates: 35°17′N 136°52′E / 35.283°N 136.867°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | ||
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture | ||
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| • Total | 10.49 km2 (4.05 sq mi) | ||
| Population (February 2012) | |||
| • Total | 46,917 | ||
| • Density | 4,470/km2 (11,600/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Camphor Laurel | ||
| - Flower | Rhododendron | ||
| Phone number | 0587-66-1111 | ||
| Address | 1-66 Sakae-cho, Iwakura-shi, Aichi-ken 482-8686 | ||
| Website | www.city.iwakura.aichi.jp | ||
Iwakura (岩倉市 Iwakura-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of February 2012, the city has an estimated population of 46,917 and a population density of 4,470 persons per km². The total area is 10.49 km².
Geography
Iwakura is located in the Nōbi Plain region of northwest region of Aichi Prefecture, in the center of former Owari Province.
Surrounding municipalities
History
Iwakura Village was created in 1889 within Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture. It was raised to town status in 1892, and expanded through merger with three neighboring villages in 1906. Iwakura was elevated to city status on December 1, 1971.
Transportation
Railways
Highways
External links
Media related to Iwakura, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons
- Iwakura City official website (Japanese)
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