Shiwa-gun
Shiwa is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 32,147 across 11,368 households, and a population density of 134 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 238.98 square kilometres.- …lies at an elevation of around 130 metres (410 feet)
- …is also known as “Shiwa”
Places of Interest
Discover Furudate Station and Shiwa-Chūō Station.
Furudate Station
Furudate Station is a railway station in the town…
Shiwa-Chūō Station
Shiwa-Chūō Station is a railway station in the town…
Hizume Station
Hizume Station is a railway station in the town…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yahaba.
Yahaba
Yahaba is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
5 km north of Shiwa-gun
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Latitude
39.5637° or 39° 33′ 49″ north
Longitude
141.1522° or 141° 9′ 8″ east
Open location code
8RF3H572+FV
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Shiwa-gun” goes by many names.
しわぐんJapanese
紫波郡Japanese
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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Iwate: Highlights
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