Country Japan Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture - Flower Japanese azalea Population 33,542 (May 2015) | Region Kantō - Tree Japanese stuartia Area 170.5 km² Local time Monday 7:07 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Points of interest Nagamine Park, Kawasakishiroato Park, Oshirajino Falls, Yaita Shiritsu Kyodo M | ||
Yaita (矢板市, Yaita-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 33,524 and a population density of 297 persons per km². Its total area was 170.46 square kilometres (65.81 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Yaita Tochigi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Yaita, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Yaita is located in north-central Tochigi Prefecture in the foothills of the Nasu region. The area is well watered, with numerous springs and rivers.
Surrounding municipalities
History
Yaita, Izumi and Kataoka villages were created within Shioya District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. Yaita was elevated to town status on June 25, 1895. Yaita annexed Izumi and Kataoka on January 1, 1955. It was elevated to city status on November 1, 1958.
Economy
Agriculture (primarily rice) and forestry are mainstays of the local economy. The consumer electronics company Sharp has a large factory in Yaita.
Education
Yaita has nine primary schools, three middle schools and three high schools.