Prefecture of Iwate, Japan

Location of prefecture of Iwate on a map — Location of prefecture of Iwate within Japan

Iwate is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,416,198 people, it is the 30th largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Iwate gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Iwate is lead by Takuya Tassoand is based in the prefecture capital of Morioka (Population: 295,172).

The most populous cities in Iwate are: Morioka-shi (Population: 295,172), Kitakami (Population: 93,854), Hanamaki (Population: 73,115), Ichinoseki (Population: 62,970), Mizusawa (Population: 61,281).

Iwate Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country	Japan
Region Type	Prefecture
ISO Code	JP_03
Time Zone	JST
Year of Establishment	1868
Capital	Morioka-shi (Population: 295,172)
Head of Government	Takuya Tasso
Total Population	1,416,198
Total Area	15,279 sq km (5,899 sq miles)
Population Density	92.7 sq km (240.1 sq miles)