Country Japan District Higashiokitama - Flower Azalea Population 23,755 (Oct 2015) Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture | Region Tōhoku - Tree Japanese Red Pine Area 180.3 km² Local time Saturday 9:53 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 0°C, Wind SW at 3 km/h, 92% Humidity Points of interest Daishoji, Ukitamu Fudoki no Oka Arca, Mahorobainishienosato Historical Park, Hamada‑Hirosuke‑Gedenkstätte, Kameokamonju‑dō Temple | ||
Takahata (高畠町, Takahata-machi) is a town located in Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
Contents
- Map of Takahata Higashiokitama District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- Local attractions
- Notable people
- References
Map of Takahata, Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of October 2015, the town had an estimated population of 23,755 and a population density of 132 persons per km². The total area was 180.26 square kilometres (70 sq mi).
Geography
Takahata is located in mountainous southeastern Yamagata Prefecture. The Mogami River flows through the town.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Takahata 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 Takahata was part of ancient Dewa Province. During the Edo period, it was a castle town for ruled by a branch of the Oda clan until their transfer to Tendo Domain, and afterwards a portion was controlled by the Yonezawa Domain. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern village of Takahata was established on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on December 12, 1895, and the kanji used to write its name assumed its present form in January 1905.
Economy
The economy of Takahata is based on agriculture and forestry.
Education
Takahata has six elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school.