City in Hokkaido, Japan
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 .[ 1] 2 (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)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °C (°F)
8.7
10.3
16.3
26.8
33.1
33.6
35.5
35.7
32.7
25.9
20.2
13.7
35.7
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
−1.9
−0.9
3.5
11.2
17.7
21.7
25.1
26.1
22.4
15.7
7.6
0.5
12.4
Daily mean °C (°F)
−5.3
−4.6
−0.4
6.1
12.1
16.3
20.2
21.3
17.4
10.8
3.9
−2.6
7.9
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
−9.2
−8.9
−4.5
1.3
7.1
12.0
16.6
17.6
12.9
6.2
0.2
−6.0
3.8
Record low °C (°F)
−24.3
−23.0
−22.0
−10.9
−3.6
2.5
5.2
6.9
−1.0
−4.0
−14.6
−22.6
−24.3
Average precipitation mm (inches)
199.4
85.5
59.4
52.7
83.9
69.5
111.5
161.1
142.2
110.4
118.8
144.5
1,248.5
Average extreme snow depth mm (inches)
187
137
72
8
0
0
0
0
0
1
70
200
664
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.
Road
Education
Universities
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 Kurisawa.[ 7] [ 8]
Iwami-chan and Kuri-chan, the city's mascots
Religion
Sister cities
References
External links
International National Geographic Academics
