Jōyō, Kyoto
| Jōyō 城陽市 | ||
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| City | ||
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 Location of Jōyō in Kyoto Prefecture | ||
  Jōyō Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 34°50′59″N 135°46′58″E / 34.84972°N 135.78278°ECoordinates: 34°50′59″N 135°46′58″E / 34.84972°N 135.78278°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Akio Hashimoto | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.75 km2 (12.64 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 2008) | ||
| • Total | 80,669 | |
| • Density | 2,511/km2 (6,500/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Ume | |
| • Flower | Iris | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
16-17 Higashinokuchi, Terada, Jōyō-shi, Kyōto-fu 610-0195 | |
| Website |
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Jōyō (城陽市 Jōyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. It is halfway between Kyoto and Nara. It contains historical sites including the Shibagahara Tomb and Mito shrine. The city was founded on May 3, 1972.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 80,669 and a population density of 2,540.09 persons per km². The total area is 32.75 km².
Sister cities
Joyo has two sister cities:
Economy
Industry
Gold and silver threads weaved into Kimono and Obi are produced at Joyo. Joyo produces 60% of all the gold and silver thread in Japan.
Tourist Attraction
Aodani ume grove
Currently about 10,000 Ume trees are planted in this 20-hectare area, considered the largest in Kyoto Prefecture. A detailed origin of this ume grove is not known. It is known that in the beginning of the Medieval era (Kamakura age, 1185-1333 AD) a prince wrote a Tanka to praise this ume grove.
Sports
Association football
Sanga Town Joyo is an official training field for the Kyoto Sanga F.C., which belongs to the Japanese professional association football league, J. League.
External links
Media related to Jōyō, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons- Jōyō City official website (Japanese)
- Jōyō City official website (English)
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