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Ishidoriya

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Ishidoriya

Founded

1955

Land area118.57 km²
Coordinates39.49°, 141.15°

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Founded
1955
Area
118.57 km²

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Overview

Ishidoriya was a town located in Hienuki District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

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History & geography

History

The village of was created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the municipalities system. The village was raised to town status on April 1, 1928 and renamed Ishidoriya at that time. On January 1, 2006, Ishidoriya, along with the town of Ōhasama (from Hienuki District), and the town of Tōwa (from Waga District), was merged into the expanded city of Hanamaki, and no longer exists as an independent municipality. As of January 1, 2006, the town had an estimated population of 15,951 and a population density of 134.5 persons per km2. The total area was 118.57 km2. Ishidoriya had a sister city relationship with Rutland, Vermont.

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Latitude
39.4926
Longitude
141.1496
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