is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sorachi Subprefecture.
As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 75,949 and the density of 158 persons per km2. The total area is .
On March 27, 2006, the town of Kurisawa, and the village of Kita (both from Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture) merged into Iwamizawa.
History The name of "Iwamizawa" is derived from Japanese word . and means "Bathing" and "A swamp".The origin of the name
Iwamizawa was developed as a hub of land transportation around Iwamizawa Station.
1906 - Iwamizawa village became Iwamizawa town. 1943 - Iwamizawa town became Iwamizawa city. 2006 - Kurisawa town and Kita village were merged into Iwamizawa city.
Climate Iwamizawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) 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. Hakodate Main Line : Horomui - Kami-Horomui - Iwamizawa Muroran Main Line : Kurioka - Kurisawa - Shibun - Iwamizawa
Road Hokkaidō Expressway : Iwamizawa IC Route 12
Education
Universities Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus
High schools
Iwamizawa City Board of Education Hokkaido Iwamizawa Higashi High School Hokkaido Iwamizawa Nishi High School Hokkaido Iwamizawa Agricultural High School Hokkaido Iwamizawa Ryokuryo High School
Culture Mascot Iwamizawa's mascot is . He is a playful onion who likes food. He was unveiled on 3 October 2010. He is assisted by who is a female squirrel from Kurisawa.
Religion Iwamizawa Jinja, a Shinto shrine
Sister cities Pocatello, Idaho - The city was founded on April 1, 1943. Youth delegates are often sent from one to the other. Canby, Oregon
References
External links
Official Website