Iwakura, Aichi

Iwakura 岩倉市
City
Gojō-gawa river and cherry blossoms
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Iwakura in Aichi Prefecture
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Aichi Prefecture
Area
• Total	10.49 km2 (4.05 sq mi)
Population  (February 2012)
• Total	46,917
• Density	4,470/km2 (11,600/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	www.city.iwakura.aichi.jp

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

As of February 2012, the city has an estimated population of 46,917 and a population density of 4,470 persons per km². The total area is 10.49 km².

Geography

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

Surrounding municipalities

• 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.

Transportation

Railways

• Meitetsu – Inuyama Line
  • Taisanji –Aichi –Ishibotoke

Highways

• Meishin Expressway
• Japan National Route 155

External links

Media related to Iwakura, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons

• Iwakura City official website Template:Ja icon