Yamauchi (山内町, Yamauchi-chō) was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Yamauchi
山内町
Former municipality
Yamauchi is located in Japan
Yamauchi
Yamauchi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°11′N 129°57′E / 33.183°N 129.950°E / 33.183; 129.950
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureSaga Prefecture
DistrictKishima
MergedMarch 1, 2006
(now part of Takeo)
Area
 • Total40.91 km2 (15.80 sq mi)
Population
 (November 30, 2004)
 • Total9,745
 • Density238.21/km2 (617.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
WebsiteTakeo City

On March 1, 2006, Yamauchi, along with the town of Kitagata (also from Kishima District), was merged into the expanded city of Takeo.

Geography

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Adjoining municipalities

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History

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  • April 1, 1889 - The modern municipality system was established. The area consisted of two villages: Nakato and Sumiyoshi.
  • April 1, 1954 - Nakato and Sumiyoshi were merged to create Yamauchi Village.
  • March 1, 1955 - Part of Takeuchi Town was incorporated into Yamauchi Village.
  • September 1, 1960 - Yamauchi Village became Yamauchi Town (Yamauchi-machi)

Education

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  • Yamauchi Junior High School
  • Yamauchi Higashi Elementary School
  • Yamauchi Nishi Elementary School

Transportation

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Rail

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Road

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Notable places and events

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  • Mt. Kurokami, Fūfu Rock
  • Kurokami no Roman festival
  • Sangyō festival
  • Chūō Park

Sister cities

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