Iwamizawa


Iwamizawa is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sorachi Subprefecture.
As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 84,127 and the density of 170 persons per km². The total area is.
On March 27, 2006, the town of Kurisawa, and the village of Kita merged into Iwamizawa.

History

The name of "Iwamizawa" is derived from Japanese word "Yuamisawa".Yuami and sawa means "Bathing" and "A swamp".
Iwamizawa was developed as a hub of land transportation around Iwamizawa Station.
Iwamizawa has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.

Transportation

Rail

In the past, Horonai Line and Manji Line ran from Iwamizawa.

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