Miyamori, Iwate
| Miyamori 宮守村 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Former municipality | ||
| ||
 Location of Miyamori in Iwate Prefecture | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Tōhoku | |
| Prefecture | Iwate Prefecture | |
| District | Kamihei District | |
| Merged |
October 1, 2005 (now part of Tōno) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 165.24 km2 (63.80 sq mi) | |
| Population (September 30, 2005) | ||
| • Total | 5,126 | |
| • Density | 31.0/km2 (80/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Pinus densiflora | |
| - Flower | Lilium auratum | |
| - Bird | Japanese Bush Warbler | |
Miyamori (宮守村 Miyamori-mura) was a village located in Kamihei District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
History
The village of Miyamori was created on April 1, 1889 within Nishihei District with the establishment of the municipalities system. Nishihei was merged with Minamihei District to form Kamihei District on March 29, 1896. On February 11, 1955, Miyamori annexed the neighboring villages of Tassobe and Masuzawa.
On October 1, 2005, Miyamori was merged into the expanded city of Tōno and no longer exists as an independent municipality, and no longer exists as an independent municipality.
As of September 30 2005, the village had an estimated population of 5,162 and a population density of 31.0 persons per km². The total area was 165.24 km².
External links
- Official website of Tōno (Japanese)
Coordinates: 39°20′39.6″N 141°21′23.4″E / 39.344333°N 141.356500°E