Ayabe, Kyoto

Ayabe
綾部市
City

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Location of Ayabe in Kyoto Prefecture
Ayabe

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°18′N 135°16′E / 35.300°N 135.267°E / 35.300; 135.267Coordinates: 35°18′N 135°16′E / 35.300°N 135.267°E / 35.300; 135.267
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Kyoto Prefecture
Area
  Total 347.11 km2 (134.02 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 36,814
  Density 110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.ayabe.kyoto.jp

Ayabe (綾部市 Ayabe-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1950. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 36,814 and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area is 347.11 km².

Overview

Ayabe is situated in the mountains of Northern Kyoto Prefecture. You can get there by train from Kyoto station or by car in an hour and a half.

It is known for the founding of Oomoto. In August fireflies can be viewed from Kanbayashi. In the same area is a hot spring area and development is underway for a new hot spring to be opened by the JR Ayabe station.

Twin towns and sister cities

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