Iwamizawa (岩見沢市, Iwamizawa-shi) 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 481.02 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.
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History
The name of "Iwamizawa" is derived from Japanese word "Yuamisawa" (浴澤).Yuami (浴) and sawa (澤) means "Bathing" and "A swamp".
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
Culture
Mascot
Iwamizawa's mascot is Iwami-chan (いわみちゃん). He is a playful onion who likes food. He was unveiled on 3 October 2010. He is assisted by Kuri-chan (クリちゃん) 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