| Former municipality | |
| Since | March 31, 2005 |
| Currently part of | Maniwa |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Okayama |
| District | Maniwa District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 61.19 km² |
| Population (as of 2003) | |
| Total | 2,946 |
| Density | 48.15/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Ginkgo biloba |
| Flower | Menyanthes |
| Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler |
Yatsuka (八束村 Yatsuka-son) was a village located in Maniwa District, Okayama, Japan.
On March 31, 2005 Yatsuka was merged with the town of Hokubō, from Jōbō District, and the towns of Katsuyama, Ochiai, Yubara and Kuse, and the villages of Mikamo, Kawakami and Chūka, all from Maniwa District, to form the new city of Maniwa.
In 2003 the village had an estimated population of 2,946 and a density of 48.15 persons per km². The total area was 61.19 km².
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