Country Japan Prefecture Yamagata - Tree Black Pine Population 14,070 (Oct 2015) | Region Tōhoku District Akumi Area 208.4 km² Local time Sunday 5:05 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 8°C, Wind NW at 26 km/h, 53% Humidity Points of interest Mount Chōkai, Yunota Hot Spring, Dohara Falls | ||
Yuza (遊佐町, Yuza-machi) is a town located in Akumi District, Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
Contents
- Map of Yuza Akumi District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Twin towns Sister cities
- References
Map of Yuza, Akumi District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of November 2015, the town had an estimated population of 14,070 and a population density of 67.5 persons per km². The total area is 208.38 square kilometres (80 sq mi).
Geography
Yuza is located in the extreme northwest of Yamagata Prefecture, bordering on Akita Prefecture to the north and the Japan Sea on the west. Part of the town is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park, including a portion of Mount Chokai itself.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Yuza 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 Yuza was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Akumi District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Yuza was established on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on April 1, 1941. On August 1, 1954, it absorbed the neighboring villages of Inagawa, Nishi-Yuza, Warabioka, Fukura, and Takase. In 2003, it joined discussions with regards to a possible merger with the neighboring city of Sakata; however, the merger discussions were closed on October 6, 2004 with Yuza electing to remain independent.
Economy
The economy of Yuza is based on agriculture and commercial fishing.
Education
Yuza has six elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, along with one special education school.