Kyōtamba, Kyoto
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| Kyōtamba 京丹波町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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  Kyōtamba | ||
| Coordinates: 35°10′N 135°25′E / 35.167°N 135.417°ECoordinates: 35°10′N 135°25′E / 35.167°N 135.417°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture | |
| District | Funai | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 303.07 km2 (117.02 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Total | 17,312 | |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | Town of Kyōtamba | |
Kyōtamba (京丹波町 Kyōtanba-chō) is a town located in Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name comes from the first syllable of Kyōto and the former town of Tamba, a namesake of the historic Tamba Province.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 17,312. The total area is 303.07 km².
The town was founded on October 11, 2005 by the merger of the former towns of Tanba, Mizuho and Wachi, all from Funai District.
External links
Media related to Kyōtamba, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons
- Kyōtamba official website (Japanese)
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