Where is Miyako located?
Q: Where is Miyako located?
A: Miyako is a city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Q: When was Miyako founded?
A: Miyako was founded on February 11, 1941.
Q: How is Miyako connected to Morioka?
A: Miyako is connected to Morioka by an east-west train line and highway.
Q: Does Miyako have a port?
A: Yes, Miyako has a port.
Q: What happened on June 6, 2005 in Miyako?
A: On June 6, 2005, the old Miyako absorbed the town of Tarō and village of Niisato from Shimohei District to form the new city of Miyako.
Q: What is the estimated population of the new city of Miyako as of 2008?
A: As of 2008, the new city of Miyako had an estimated population of 57,874.
Q: Has the city of Miyako absorbed any other villages in recent years?
A: Yes, on January 1, 2010, the city absorbed another Shimohei District village, Kawai.
