Iwade, City in northern Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Located at the border between Wakayama and Osaka Prefectures, Iwade extends over 38.5 square kilometers along the Kinokawa River with a population of 54,138 residents.
Established as a village in 1889, Iwade progressed to town status in 1908 and merged with Yamazaki, Negoro, and Kamiiwade villages in 1956 before gaining city designation in 2006.
The Negoroji temple, founded in the 12th century, stands as a central religious monument in Iwade, representing the Buddhist heritage of the Wakayama region.
The city contains six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and offers transportation access through the JR West Wakayama Line and Keinawa Expressway.
The Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park in Iwade showcases the regional flora and contributes to the preservation of local plant species.
Location: Wakayama Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 2006
Shares border with: Wakayama, Kinokawa, Sennan, Hannan
Website: https://city.iwade.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.25625,135.31133
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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