Kyōtanabe, Kyoto

Kyōtanabe 京田辺市
City
Top:A campus of Doshisha University, Middle left:Shuonan Temple, Middle right:Matsui Yamate Station, Bottom:Yamashiro Bridge
Flag Chapter
Location of Kyōtanabe in Kyoto Prefecture
Kyōtanabe Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°49′N 135°46′E / 34.817°N 135.767°E / 34.817; 135.767Coordinates: 34°49′N 135°46′E / 34.817°N 135.767°E / 34.817; 135.767
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Kyoto Prefecture
Government
• Mayor	Akezo Ishii (since April 2007)
Area
• Total	42.94 km2 (16.58 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2012)
• Total	64,513
• Density	1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Triadica sebifera
• Flower	Azalea
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address	Tanabe 80, Kyo-tanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府京田辺市田辺80番地) 610-0393
Website	www.kyotanabe.jp

Kyōtanabe (京田辺市, Kyōtanabe-shi) is a city located in the southern tip of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of January 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 64,513, with 25,521 households and a population density of 1,500 persons per km². The total area is 42.94 km².

History

Kyōtanabe was briefly the capital of Japan during the reign of Emperor Keitai. The life of the Imperial court was centered at Tsutsuki Palace where the emperor lived in 511–518.^[1]

The modern city was founded on April 1, 1997, after the town of Tanabe was reorganized into the city of Kyōtanabe. The Kyō- was added to distinguish it from the city of Tanabe, Wakayama.

Notable People

Hirai Momo, vocalist, dancer, member of South Korean girl group Twice (band).

References

External links

• Media related to Kyōtanabe, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons
• Kyotanabe City official website (in Japanese)
• Kyotanabe City official website (in English)