Misawa, Aomori
Misawa
三沢市 | |
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Location of Misawa in Aomori Prefecture | |
| Coordinates: 40°40′59.1″N 141°22′8.6″E / 40.683083°N 141.369056°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yoshinori Kohiyama |
| Area | |
• Total | 119.87 km2 (46.28 sq mi) |
| Population (31 January 2023) | |
• Total | 38,198 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 0176-53-5111 |
| Address | 1-1-38 Sakurachō, Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken 033-8666 |
| Climate | Cfa/Dfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Satsuki azalea |
| Tree | Pine |
Misawa (三沢市, Misawa-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 38,198 in 19493 households, and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 119.87 square kilometers (46.28 sq mi).
Misawa is the location of a large military base, Misawa Air Base, which is under joint operation of the United States Air Force's 35th Fighter Wing, Naval Air Facility, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 3rd Fighter Wing. It is also an important US base for signals intelligence and related activities. The city population figures do not include the estimated 10,000 American military personnel and their dependents stationed at Misawa Air Base.