Iwakura, Aichi

Iwakura 岩倉市
City
Gojō-gawa river and cherry blossoms
Flag Seal
Location of Iwakura in Aichi Prefecture
Iwakura
Coordinates: 35°16′46″N 136°52′17.1″E / 35.27944°N 136.871417°E / 35.27944; 136.871417Coordinates: 35°16′46″N 136°52′17.1″E / 35.27944°N 136.871417°E / 35.27944; 136.871417
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Aichi Prefecture
Area
• Total	10.47 km2 (4.04 sq mi)
Population (May 2015)
• Total	46,394
• Density	4,430/km2 (11,500/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	Official website

Iwakura city hall

Iwakura (岩倉市, Iwakura-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 46,394 and a population density of 4,430 persons per km². The total area was 10.47 square kilometres (4.04 sq mi).

Geography

Iwakura is located in the Nōbi Plain region of northwest region of Aichi Prefecture, in the center of former Owari Province.

Surrounding municipalities

• Aichi Prefecture
  • Ichinomiya
  • Komaki
  • Kitanagoya
  • Kōnan

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.

Education

• Iwakura has five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school.

Transportation

Railways

• Meitetsu – Inuyama Line
  • Taisanji –Iwakura –Ishibotoke

Highways

• Meishin Expressway
• Japan National Route 155

External links

Media related to Iwakura, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons

• Official website