Country Japan Prefecture Yamagata Phone number 023-667-1111 Population 14,773 (Nov 2013) | Region Tōhoku District Higashimurayama Area 61.36 km² Local time Monday 10:46 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 9°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 42% Humidity Points of interest Yamanobe Hot Spring, Central Park, Naganuma Park, Ankoku‑ji Temple | ||
Yamanobe (山辺町, Yamanobe-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Yamanobe Higashimurayama District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Noted People from Yamanobe
- References
Map of Yamanobe, Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of November 2013, the town had an estimated population of 14,773 and a population density of 241 persons per km2. The total area was 61.36 square kilometres (24 sq mi).
Geography
Yamanobe is located in the southeast end of the Yamagata Basin in central Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by mountains. Mount Shirataka is partially within the borders of the town.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Yamanobe 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 Yamanobe was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern village of Yamanobe was established on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status in 1896.
Economy
The economy of Yamanobe is based on agriculture.