Misawa, Japan
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Misawa 三沢市 |
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 Location of Misawa in Aomori Prefecture |
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 Misawa
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| Coordinates: 40°40′59.1″N 141°22′8.6″E / 40.683083°N 141.369056°ECoordinates: 40°40′59.1″N 141°22′8.6″E / 40.683083°N 141.369056°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
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| • - Mayor | Kazumasa Taneichi | ||
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| • Total | 119.87 km2 (46.28 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 1, 2015) | |||
| • Total | 39,685 | ||
| • Density | 331/km2 (860/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Pine | ||
| - Flower | Satsuki azalea | ||
| Phone number | 0176-53-5111 | ||
| Address | 1-1-38 Sakurachō, Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken 033-8666 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Misawa (三沢市 Misawa-shi?) is a city located in eastern Aomori Prefecture in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan.
As of September 2015, the city has an estimated population of 39,685 and a population density of 331 persons per km². The total area was 119.87 square kilometres (46.28 sq mi).
Misawa is the location of a large military base, Misawa Air Base, which is under joint operation of the United States Air Force's 35th Fighter Wing, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 3rd Fighter Wing. It is also an important US base for signals intelligence and related activities. The city population figures do not include the estimated 10,000 American military personnel and their dependents stationed at Misawa Air Base.
Misawa is located in the flatlands on the southern shore of Lake Ogawara on the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. The city has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. Misawa has well-defined seasons. Though short, autumn is beautiful with pleasant temperatures, late-blooming flowers, and the changing colors of the trees. Winter gets serious in early December, peaks in January and February (20's to 30's), and starts fading near the end of March. Strong winds often intensify the cold temperatures. Snowfall is erratic, however even the heaviest snowfalls can melt quickly. Icy roads are the greater concern as the sunshine will often melt the ice and then as afternoon temperatures cool down, the water from the melted snow and ice refreezes. As the ice and snow clear and the ground dries, dust storms become a hazard near farm fields. In early spring, the winds switch and come from the east off the ocean. Thick sea fog is common in the morning or early evening. May is usually quite pleasant with warm temperatures. However, it is usually the "calm before the storm" or in this case before the rainy season. The onset of summer usually brings the rainy season. This normally begins in mid-June and continues for an unpredictable period of time. However, it normally clears out around mid to late July. The end of July through August can get quite hot.
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