Morioka, Iwate
Morioka: city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan
About
Quick Facts about Morioka
| Population | 300,549 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Iwate (Japan) |
| County | Morioka-shi |
| Twitter username | moriokashi |
| Postal code | 020-8530 |
| Area | 886.47 km2 |
| Official name | 盛岡市 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7000,141.1500 |
| Capital city | Morioka is capital of Morioka Domain, Iwate Prefecture |
| Establishment | April 01, 1889 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time, UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 13:53:41 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Morioka is located at 39°42'0"N 141°9'0"E (39.7000000, 141.1500000). It has 4 neighbors: Hatim, Shizukuishi, Miyako and Hanamaki.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 298,348 | - | census |
| 2015 | 297,631 | -0.24% | census |
| 2019 | 300,549 | 0.97% | census |
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