Yamauchi, Saga
Yamauchi (山内町, Yamauchi-chō) was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Yamauchi
山内町 | |
|---|---|
Former municipality | |
  Yamauchi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°11′N 129°57′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Saga Prefecture |
| District | Kishima |
| Merged | March 1, 2006 (now part of Takeo) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.91 km2 (15.80 sq mi) |
| Population (November 30, 2004) | |
| • Total | 9,745 |
| • Density | 238.21/km2 (617.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | Takeo 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
Adjoining municipalities
History
- 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
- Yamauchi Junior High School
- Yamauchi Higashi Elementary School
- Yamauchi Nishi Elementary School
Transportation
Road
- Expressways:
- Nagasaki Expressway
- Takeo-Kitagata Interchange
- Nagasaki Expressway
- National highways:
- Prefectural roads:
Notable places and events
- Mt. Kurokami, Fūfu Rock
- Kurokami no Roman festival
- Sangyō festival
- Chūō Park
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