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Iwate prefecture

Iwate prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Morioka[?].

Iwate prefecture (岩手県)
CapitalMorioka[?]
Region:Tohoku
Island:Honshu
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 2nd
15,278.40 km²
0.1%
Population
 - Total (????)
 - Density
Ranked 30th
1,416,180
93/km²
Districts:12
Municipalities:59
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Paulownia[?] tree
(Paulownia tomentosa)
Pref. Tree:Nanbu red pine tree
(Pinus densiflora)
Pref. Bird:Green pheasant
(Phasianus colchicus)

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History

Geography

Cities

Districts, towns and villages

The list is in order of their founding date[?]

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

External links



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