Country Japan - Tree Japanese Red Pine Phone number 0237-55-2111 Population 24,703 (Oct 2015) Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture | Region Tōhoku - Flower Rose Area 197 km² Local time Wednesday 6:07 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 3°C, Wind W at 21 km/h, 78% Humidity Points of interest Higashizawabara Park, Goten Hot Spring, Mashimokeiji Memorial Museum | ||
Murayama (村山市, Murayama-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
Contents
- Map of Murayama Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Twin towns and sister cities
- Noted people from Murayama
- References
Map of Murayama, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of October 2015, the city had an estimated population of 24,703 and a population density of 125 persons per km². The total area was 196.98 square kilometres (76 sq mi).
Geography
Murayama is located in northeast Yamagata Prefecture, in a river valley of the Mogami River, with branches of the Ōu Mountains to the east and west.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Murayama has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.
History
The area of present-day Murayama was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern town of Murayama was established on April 1, 1954.
Economy
The economy of Murayama is based on agriculture.
Education
Murayama has eight elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.