Ishinomaki

is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 138,538, and a population density of 250 persons per km2 in 61,919 households. The total area of the city is .

Ishinomaki was one the cities most seriously affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.Satellite Photos of Japan Before and After the Quake and Tsunami New York Times, 13 March 2011Kyodo News, "Death toll may surpass 10,000 in Miyagi", Japan Times, 14 March 2011, p. 1. Between 1 March and 31 August 2011, many people left Ishinomaki. 6,500 fewer people, or 4%, lived there.

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Category:Cities in Miyagi Prefecture