Iiyama, Nagano
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Iiyama 飯山市 |
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Iiyama City Hall
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 Location of Iiyama in Nagano |
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 Iiyama
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| Coordinates: 36°51′5.9″N 138°21′55.9″E / 36.851639°N 138.365528°ECoordinates: 36°51′5.9″N 138°21′55.9″E / 36.851639°N 138.365528°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) | ||
| Prefecture | Nagano | ||
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| • Total | 202.43 km2 (78.16 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 2016) | |||
| • Total | 20,989 | ||
| • Density | 104/km2 (270/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| • Tree | Siebold's beech | ||
| • Flower | Camellia | ||
| • Bird | Mandarin duck | ||
| • Insect | Luehdorfia japonica | ||
| Phone number | 0269-62-3111 | ||
| Address | 1110-1, Ōaza Iiyama, Iiyama-shi, Nagano-ken 389-2292 | ||
| Website | www |
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Iiyama (飯山市 Iiyama-shi?) is a city located in northern Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016[update], the city had an estimated population of 20,989 and a population density of 104 persons per km². Its total area was 202.43 square kilometres (78.16 sq mi). It markets itself as "Japan's Hometown" and is known as the "little Kyoto of Snow Country".
Iiyama is located in the mountainous far northern portion of Nagano Prefecture, and is bordered by Niigata Prefecture to the north. The area is known for severe winters with heavy snowfall. The Chikuma River (the longest river in Japan) runs through the centre of the area and becomes known as the Shinano River when it passes into Niigata Prefecture.
The economy of Iiyama is primarily agricultural, with seasonal tourism to its ski resorts and hot springs making a major contribution.
The TV and electronics manufacturer Iiyama was founded in the city in 1972, although, after a series of mergers, the company is no longer headquartered there. The old office continues to be used as a manufacturing centre for Iiyama's parent company, .
The area of present-day Iiyama was part of ancient Shinano Province. The area was part of the holdings of Iiyama Domain during the Edo period. The modern town of Iiyama was established within Shimominochi District, Nagano with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to city status on August 1, 1954 by the merger of the town of Iiyama with neighboring villages of Akitsu, Tokiwa, Yanagihara, Tozama, Kijima and Zuiho. The villages of Ōta and Okayama were also annexed in 1955.
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