Yabe, Fukuoka

Yabe
矢部村
Former municipality
Since 1 February 2010
Currently part of Yame
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka
District Yame
Physical characteristics
Population (as of 28 June 2006)
     Total 1,730
Symbols
Tree Cryptomeria japonica, Sakura
Flower Rhododendron
Bird Copper Pheasant
Official website: Yabe Village

Yabe (矢部村 Yabe-mura?) was a village located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.

Yabe is located at 330m above sea level. The average temperature is 14°C and the average annual precipitation is 2,706mm.

On 1 February 2010 Yabe, along with the towns of Kurogi and Tachibana and the village of Hoshino, all from Yame District, were merged into the city of Yame.

As of 2006, the village had an estimated population of 1,730 and a density of 21.50 persons per km². The total area was 80.46 km².

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