Morioka
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, situated in the Kitakami Basin. It is strategically located at the confluence of the Kitakami, Shizukuishi, and Nakatsu rivers. The city serves as a major urban hub within the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
Statistics
Area
886.47 km²
Population
290,553