Iwata is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 169,897 in 68,215 households and a population density was 1,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 163.45 sqkm. Iwata is widely known as the headquarters of the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Iwata is also home to Júbilo Iwata, a J. League soccer team, as well as Yamaha Jubilo, a rugby team.