Obanazawa, Yamagata

Obanazawa
尾花沢市
City

Ginzan Onsen in the snow

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Location of Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture
Obanazawa

 

Coordinates: 38°36′N 140°24′E / 38.600°N 140.400°E / 38.600; 140.400Coordinates: 38°36′N 140°24′E / 38.600°N 140.400°E / 38.600; 140.400
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Yamagata
Area
  Total 373.32 km2 (144.14 sq mi)
Population (October 2016)
  Total 16,551
  Density 44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Japanese Zelkova
- Flower Azalea
Phone number 0237-22-1111
Address 1-1-3 Wakabachō, Obanazawa-shi, Yamagata-ken 999-4292
Website Official website
Obanazawa City Hall

Obanazawa (尾花沢市, Obanazawa-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 16,551 and a population density of 44 persons per km². The total area was 372.32 square kilometres (144 sq mi).

Geography

Obanazawa is located in a mountain valley northeast Yamagata Prefecture, bordered by the Mogami River to the west and the Ōu Mountains to the east.

Neighboring municipalities

Climate

Obanazawa has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.

History

The area of present-day Obanazawa was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern village of Obanazawa was established on April 1, 1889, and was raised to town status on July 26, 1897. It was made a city on April 10, 1959.

Obanazawa is the origin of one version of the Dontsuki song, the 'Hanagasa Dance Song,' a song sung in many parts of Yamagata Prefecture.[1][2]

Economy

The economy of Obanazawa is based on agriculture and forestry. In agriculture, Obanazawa is best known for its watermelons.[3]

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Local attractions

Noted people from Obanazawa

References

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