Yamauchi, Saga

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Yamauchi
山内町
No Longer a Municipality
Since March 1, 2006
Currently Part Of Takeo
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Saga
District Kishima District
Physical characteristics
Area 40.91 km²
Population (as of November 30, 2004)
     Total 9,745
     Density 238.21/km²
Location 　33°11′N, 129°57′E
Official website: Takeo City

Coordinates: 　33°11′N, 129°57′E

Yamauchi (山内町 Yamauchi-chō?) is a former town of Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2006 it was incorporated with Kitagata into Takeo City.

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[edit] Geography

[edit] Adjoining municipalities

[edit] History

  • 1889-04-01 - The modern municipality system is established. The area consists of two villages: Nakato and Sumiyoshi.
  • 1954-04-01 - Nakato and Sumiyoshi merge to form Yamauchi Village.
  • 1955-03-01 - Part of Takeuchi Town is incorporated into Yamauchi Village.
  • 1960-09-01 - Yamauchi Village becomes Yamauchi Town.

[edit] Education

  • Yamauchi Junior High School
  • Yamauchi Higashi Elementary School
  • Yamauchi Nishi Elementary School

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Rail

[edit] Road

[edit] Notable places and events

  • Mt. Kurokami, Fūfu Rock
  • Kurokami no Roman festival
  • Sangyō festival
  • Chūō Park

[edit] Sister cities


Shadow picture of Saga Prefecture Saga Prefecture
Flag of Saga Prefecture
Cities
Imari | Kanzaki | Karatsu | Kashima | Ogi | Saga (capital) | Takeo | Taku | Tosu | Ureshino
Districts and Towns
Fujitsu:  Tara Higashimatsuura:  Genkai Kanzaki:  Yoshinogari
Kishima:  Kōhoku | Ōmachi | Shiroishi Miyaki:  Kamimine | Kiyama | Miyaki Nishimatsuura:  Arita
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