Ayabe, Kyoto
Ayabe (綾部市, Ayabe-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1950. As of 2015, the city has an estimated population of 33,821 and a population density of 97.5 persons per km². The total area is 347.1 km².[1]
Ayabe
綾部市 | |
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 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Ayabe in Kyoto Prefecture | |
  Ayabe Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°18′N 135°16′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture |
| First official recorded | 471 AD |
| City settled | August 1, 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Zenya Yamazaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 347.1 km2 (134.0 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2015) | |
| • Total | 33,821 |
| • Density | 97/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 623-8501 |
| Website | www |
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 Ōmoto. 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.
References
- 2015 Population Census
- "International Exchange: List of Sister Cities / Kyoto prefecture Multilingual Site". Pref.kyoto.jp. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- See also Status of Jerusalem
External links
Media related to Ayabe, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons- Ayabe City official website (in Japanese)
- Ayabe city Tourism Guide
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