Iwamizawa
Iwamizawa (岩見沢市, Iwamizawa-shi) is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sorachi Subprefecture.
Iwamizawa 岩見沢市 | |
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Panorama view of downtown Iwamizawa urban area | |
Flag Emblem | |
Location of Iwamizawa in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
Iwamizawa Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°12′N 141°47′E / 43.200°N 141.783°ECoordinates: 43°12′N 141°47′E / 43.200°N 141.783°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Satoru Matsuno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 481.10 km2 (185.75 sq mi) |
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |
| • Total | 84,127 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1-1-1, Hatogaoka, Iwamizawa-shi, Hokkaido 068-8686 |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Pigeon |
| Flower | Rose |
| Tree | Kobushi Magnolia |
As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 84,127 and the density of 170 persons per km².[1] The total area is 481.10 km2 (186 sq mi).
On March 27, 2006, the town of Kurisawa, and the village of Kita (both from Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture) merged into Iwamizawa.[2]
History
The name of "Iwamizawa" is derived from Japanese word "Yuamisawa" (浴澤).Yuami (浴) and sawa (澤) means "Bathing" and "A swamp".[3]
Iwamizawa was developed as a hub of land transportation around Iwamizawa Station.[2]
- 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.
| Climate data for Iwamizawa, Hokkaido (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1946−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 8.7 (47.7) | 10.3 (50.5) | 16.3 (61.3) | 26.8 (80.2) | 33.1 (91.6) | 33.6 (92.5) | 35.5 (95.9) | 35.1 (95.2) | 32.7 (90.9) | 25.9 (78.6) | 20.2 (68.4) | 13.7 (56.7) | 35.5 (95.9) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −1.9 (28.6) | −0.9 (30.4) | 3.5 (38.3) | 11.2 (52.2) | 17.7 (63.9) | 21.7 (71.1) | 25.1 (77.2) | 26.1 (79.0) | 22.4 (72.3) | 15.7 (60.3) | 7.6 (45.7) | 0.5 (32.9) | 12.4 (54.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −5.3 (22.5) | −4.6 (23.7) | −0.4 (31.3) | 6.1 (43.0) | 12.1 (53.8) | 16.3 (61.3) | 20.2 (68.4) | 21.3 (70.3) | 17.4 (63.3) | 10.8 (51.4) | 3.9 (39.0) | −2.6 (27.3) | 7.9 (46.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −9.2 (15.4) | −8.9 (16.0) | −4.5 (23.9) | 1.3 (34.3) | 7.1 (44.8) | 12.0 (53.6) | 16.6 (61.9) | 17.6 (63.7) | 12.9 (55.2) | 6.2 (43.2) | 0.2 (32.4) | −6.0 (21.2) | 3.8 (38.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −24.3 (−11.7) | −23.0 (−9.4) | −22.0 (−7.6) | −10.9 (12.4) | −3.6 (25.5) | 2.5 (36.5) | 5.2 (41.4) | 6.9 (44.4) | −1.0 (30.2) | −4.0 (24.8) | −14.6 (5.7) | −22.6 (−8.7) | −24.3 (−11.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 199.4 (7.85) | 85.5 (3.37) | 59.4 (2.34) | 52.7 (2.07) | 83.9 (3.30) | 69.5 (2.74) | 111.5 (4.39) | 161.1 (6.34) | 142.2 (5.60) | 110.4 (4.35) | 118.8 (4.68) | 144.5 (5.69) | 1,248.5 (49.15) |
| Average extreme snow depth mm (inches) | 187 (7.4) | 137 (5.4) | 72 (2.8) | 8 (0.3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.0) | 70 (2.8) | 200 (7.9) | 664 (26.1) |
| Average rainy days | 19.2 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 9.8 | 10.0 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 10.3 | 13.7 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 158 |
| Average snowy days | 21.7 | 19.5 | 15.9 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 8.6 | 21.6 | 90.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 78 | 74 | 68 | 71 | 78 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 77 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 90.2 | 111.3 | 161.9 | 176.6 | 196.5 | 173.6 | 156.2 | 158.8 | 161.9 | 138.5 | 84.7 | 69.0 | 1,679.1 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 33 | 40 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 27 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 42 | 21 | 13 | 37 |
| Source 1: Japan Meteorological Agency[4][5] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: MSN Weather[6] | |||||||||||||
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
- 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 Iwami-chan (いわみちゃん). He is a playful onion who likes food. He is unveiled on 3 October 2010. He is assisted by Kuri-chan (クリちゃん) who is a female squirrel from Kita.[7][8]
Sister cities
- Pocatello, Idaho[9] - The city was founded on April 1, 1943. Youth delegates are often sent from one to the other.
- Canby, Oregon[10]
References
- ^ "Official website of Iwamizawa City" (in Japanese). Japan: Iwamizawa City. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ a b The history of Iwamizawa
- ^ The origin of the name
- ^ "IWAMIZAWA WMO Station ID:47413 Lat 43o12.7'N Lon 141o47.1'E". Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Extremes". Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Iwamizawa City, Japan". MSN. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "プロフィール". Iwami-chan.
- ^ "クリちゃんのプロフィール（岩見沢市）". Kawaii Hokkaido.
- ^ "Pocatello, Idaho". Sister Cities International. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ Fostering International Exchange in Iwamizawa
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
- Sightseeing information website (in Japanese)