Miyako, Administrative division in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Miyako extends along the northeastern coast of Honshu Island, featuring a 40-kilometer shoreline bordered by the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges inland.
The administrative region gained city status in 2005 through the consolidation of three independent municipalities: Miyako, Taro, and Yamada towns.
The Miyako Bay Fireworks Festival in August illuminates the night sky with thousands of fireworks, drawing residents from across Iwate Prefecture.
The regional transportation hub connects to major cities through JR East railway services, local bus networks, and the Miyako Port facilities.
The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake transformed the administration's focus toward coastal defense infrastructure and community rebuilding programs.
Location: Iwate Prefecture
Inception: February 11, 1941
Shares border with: Morioka, Hanamaki, Tono, Iwaizumi, Yamada, Otsuchi
Website: https://city.miyako.iwate.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.63972,141.94611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
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