Hiraizumi, Iwate

Hiraizumi (平泉町; -chou) is a town located in Nishiiwai District, Iwate, Japan.

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Town - Nishiiwai District - Iwate - Japan

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During the Heian era, Hiraizumi was the northern capital of the ruling Fujiwara clan and is said to have rivalled Kyoto in splendor and sophistication.

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Heian era - Fujiwara - Kyoto

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As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,811 and a density of 139.00 persons per km². The total area is 63.39 km².

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2003 - Population - Density - Km²

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