Iwanuma, Miyagi

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Iwanuma City
岩沼市
Location of Iwanuma City
Iwanuma City's location in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Miyagi Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 60.72 km² (23.44 sq mi)
Population (as of 2006)
     Total 44,228
     Density 728.39 /km² (1,887 /sq mi)
Location 38°06′N 140°52′E / 38.1, 140.867Coordinates: 38°06′N 140°52′E / 38.1, 140.867
Symbols
Tree Japanese Black Pine
Flower Azalea
Symbol of Iwanuma City
Symbol of Iwanuma City
Iwanuma City Government Office
Address 989-2480
Miyagi-ken, Iwanuma-shi,
Sakura 1-chōme 6-20
Phone number 0223-22-1111
Official website: www.city.iwanuma.miyagi.jp

Iwanuma (岩沼市; -shi) is a city located in Miyagi, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 42,699 and the density of 703.21 persons per km². The total area is 60.72 km².

The city was founded on November 1, 1971, and maintains a sister city relationship with Napa, California[1].

Iwanuma is home to the Takekoma Inari Shrine, the second-oldest shrine dedicated to the kami Inari.

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Shadow picture of Miyagi Prefecture Miyagi Prefecture
Flag of Miyagi Prefecture
Cities
Higashimatsushima | Ishinomaki | Iwanuma | Kakuda | Kesennuma | Kurihara | Natori | Ōsaki | Sendai (capital) | Shiogama | Shiroishi | Tagajō | Tome
Districts
Igu | Kami | Katta | Kurokawa | Miyagi | Motoyoshi | Oshika | Shibata | Toda | Watari
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit