- Iwataki, Kyoto
was a town located in Yosa District,
Kyoto Prefecture ,Japan .As of
2005 , the town had an estimatedpopulation of 6,692 and a density of 554 persons per km². The total area was 12.09 km².Merger
After years of debate, on
March 1 ,2006 , Iwataki merged with the towns of Kaya and Nodagawa to form the new town of Yosano.Economy
"Tango-chirimen", a special silk fabric with a unique texture known as
crape is a major business for the region. Anickel processing plant located along theNodagawa River provides employment for some of the local population.Tourism is also an important industry as many tourists come to visit the world-famous Amanohashidate , a natural land bridge that crosses the bay.Education
Iwataki has one
elementary school (K-6) and onejunior high school (7-9). A free publiclibrary is also open to the community.The elementary school features science rooms, computer labs, a library, a kitchen for student cooking and a
hot-lunch program for students. The view from the elementary school is notable for having a good view of the town and theAmanohashidate .External links
Yosanocho Website [http://www.town.iwataki.kyoto.jp/contents/english/index.html]
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