Country Japan Prefecture Iwate - Tree Pine Local time Monday 6:27 AM | Region Tōhoku District Shiwa Population 27,168 (Sep 2015) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 3°C, Wind SW at 11 km/h, 69% Humidity Points of interest Hiromiyazawa Park, Yahabacho Rekishiminzoku Museum, Nanshozan, Jissoji | ||
Yahaba (矢巾町, Yahaba-chō) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the town had an estimated population of 27,168 and a population density of 404 persons per km². The total area was 67.28 square kilometres (25.98 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Yahaba Shiwa District Iwate Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- References
Map of Yahaba, Shiwa District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Yahaba is located in central Iwate Prefecture.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The area of present-day Yahaba was part of ancient Mutsu Province, and has been settled since at least the Jomon period. The area was inhabited by the Emishi people, and came under the control of the Yamato dynasty during the early Heian period with the construction Tokutan Castle (徳丹城) a fortified settlement, by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro in 813 AD. During the Sengoku period, the area was dominated by various samurai clans before coming under the control of the Nambu clan during the Edo period, who ruled Morioka Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate.
The villages of Kemuyama, Tokuda and Fudo were established within Shiwa District on April 1, 1889. The three villages merged on March 1, 1955 to form Yahaba village, which was raised to town status on May 1, 1966.
Economy
The local economy of Yahaba is traditionally based on agriculture, primarily rice cultivation. However, due to its proximity to Morioka, light industries and warehousing have been increasing in importance.
Education
Yahaba has four elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. In addition, the College of Pharmacy of the Iwate Medical University is located in Yahaba.