Fujisawa, Iwate
| Fujisawa 藤沢町 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Former municipality | ||
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 Location of Fujisawa in Iwate Prefecture | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Tōhoku | |
| Prefecture | Iwate Prefecture | |
| District | Higashiiwai | |
| Merged |
September 26, 2011 (now part of Ichinoseki) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 123.15 km2 (47.55 sq mi) | |
| Population (September 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 8,950 | |
| • Density | 72.76/km2 (188.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Cryptomeria | |
| - Flower | Wisteria floribunda | |
| - Bird | Oriental turtle dove | |
Fujisawa (藤沢町 Fujisawa-chō) was a town located in Higashiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
The Fujisawa village was created on April 1, 1889 within Higashiiwai District with the establishment of the municipality system. It was raised to town status on June 1, 1926. On August 20, 1954 it annexed the neighboring villages of Kinomi, Yasawa and a portion of Otsubo village.
On September 26, 2011, Fujisawa was merged into the expanded city of Ichinoseki and no longer exists as an independent municipality. Higashiiwai District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
As of June 2005, the town had an estimated population of 8,950 and a population density of 72.76 persons per km2. The total area was 123.15 km2.
External links
Media related to Fujisawa, Iwate at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese) (English version)