Shiwa, Iwate

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Shiwa
紫波町
Town
Location of Shiwa in Iwate Prefecture
Shiwa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 39°33′3″N 141°9′47″E / 39.55083°N 141.16306°E / 39.55083; 141.16306Coordinates: 39°33′3″N 141°9′47″E / 39.55083°N 141.16306°E / 39.55083; 141.16306
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Iwate Prefecture
District Shiwa
Area
  Total 239.03 km2 (92.29 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 33,744
  Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Shiwa

Shiwa (紫波町 Shiwa-chō) is a town located in Shiwa District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 33,744 and a population density of 141.17 persons per km². The total area is 239.03 km².

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