Iwamuro, Niigata
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Iwamuro (岩室村, Iwamuro-mura) was a village located in Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The area is famous for onsen near Yahiko mountain. Farming remains the predominant industry in the area. It is served by National Route 116 and Niigata Route 55.
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Iwamuro
岩室村 | |
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Former municipality | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokuriku |
Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture |
District | Nishikanbara District |
Merged | March 21, 2005 (now part of Niigata) |
Area | |
• Total | 36.11 km2 (13.94 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 9,865 |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
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On April 1, 2007, Iwamuro became part of Nishikan-ku ward (西蒲区, Nishikan-ku?) of Niigata city.