was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,413 and a density of 59.32 persons per km². The total area was 108.10 km². On March 22, 2005, Iwaki, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō. External links Yurihonjō official website References Dissolved municipalities of Akita Prefecture Yurihonjō