Takizawa, Iwate

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Takizawa, Iwate

Name

Takizawa, Iwate

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Takizawa is a city in Iwate Prefecture situated between the Iwate Mountains and the Kitakami River. Historically part of the Mutsu Province, it was ruled by the Abe and Nambu clans before becoming a city in 2014. It serves as a major educational hub and a bedroom community for Morioka.

Statistics

Area

182.46 km²

Population

56,050

Location