Iwade, Wakayama
| Japanese Name: | 岩出市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Wakayama |
| Population: | 51,843 |
| Area: | 38.5: |
| Longitude | 135.3113232 |
| Latitude | 34.25629469999999 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.iwade.lg.jp/ |
Iwade, Wakayama
Iwade (岩出市, Iwade-shi) is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
At the end of January 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 53,280, with 20,945 households and a population density of 1,400 persons per km². The total area is 38.5 km².
Negoroji temple was founded in the 12th century. (see also Negoro-gumi, Siege of Negoroji.) The Kinokawa River flows along the south of Iwade. Iwade was formerly located within the former Naga District until April 1, 2006, when Iwade gained city status which dissolved the district.
