Iwakura
岩倉市 | |
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Coordinates: 35°16′46″N 136°52′17.1″E / 35.27944°N 136.871417°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
Prefecture | Aichi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Katsurao Kubota (from January 2017) |
Area | |
• Total | 10.47 km2 (4.04 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2019) | |
• Total | 47,929 |
• Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
- 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 (岩倉市, Iwakura-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,929 in 21,805 households,[1] and a population density of 4,578 persons per km². The total area of the city was 10.47 square kilometres (4.04 sq mi). It is the city with the smallest area in the prefecture (followed by Takahama and Chiryū), and is the 10th smallest city in Japan.[2] Iwakura city is famous for its "Cherry Blossom Festival" which mostly takes place around the end of March every year. Iwakura's cherry blossom is located at the symbol of the city "Gojo river" and lists as one of the top 100 best cherry blossom spots in Japan. The town is also known for its power lines.