Country Japan District Higashimurayama - Flower Sunflower Population 11,663 (Nov 2013) Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture | Region Tōhoku - Tree Ginkgo biloba Area 31.23 km² Local time Monday 2:49 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 8°C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 48% Humidity | ||
Nakayama (中山町, Nakayama-machi) is a town located in Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Nakayama Higashimurayama District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Railway
- Highway
- References
Map of Nakayama, Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of November 2013, the town had an estimated population of 11,663 and a population density of 373 persons per km². The total area was 31.23 square kilometres (12 sq mi).
Geography
Nakayama is located in the western end of the Yamagata Basin in central Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by mountains. The Mogami River flows through the town.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Nakayama 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 Nakayama was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern town of Nakayama was established on October 1, 1954 by the merger of the town of Nagasaki with the village of Mogami.
Economy
The economy of Nakayama is based on agriculture.