Yabu, Hyōgo

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Yabu
養父市
City

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Location of Yabu in Hyōgo Prefecture
Yabu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°24′N 134°46′E / 35.400°N 134.767°E / 35.400; 134.767Coordinates: 35°24′N 134°46′E / 35.400°N 134.767°E / 35.400; 134.767
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyōgo Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Kaoru Umetani
Area
  Total 422.70 km2 (163.21 sq mi)
Population (February 29, 2012)
  Total 26,879
  Density 63.59/km2 (164.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Fagus crenata
- Flower Lysichiton camtschatcensis
Address 1675, Yoka, Yoka-chō, Yabu-shi, Hyōgo-ken
667-8651
Phone number 079-662-3161
Website City of Yabu

Yabu (養父市 Yabu-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

As of February 29, 2012, the city has an estimate population of 26,879 people, with 9,761 households, and a population density of 63.59 persons per km². The total area is 422.70 km².

The modern city of Yabu was established on April 1, 2004, from the merger of the former town of Yabu, absorbing the towns of Oya, Sekinomiya and Yoka (all from Yabu District).

Mt.Hyonosen, Hyonosen International Ski resort

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