Ayabe, Kyoto
| Ayabe 綾部市 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| City | |||
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 Location of Ayabe in Kyoto Prefecture | |||
  Ayabe Location in Japan | |||
| Coordinates: 35°18′N 135°16′E / 35.300°N 135.267°ECoordinates: 35°18′N 135°16′E / 35.300°N 135.267°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kansai | ||
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture | ||
| 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 | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| City hall address | 623-8501 | ||
| Website |
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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]
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 Oomoto. 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.
Twin towns and sister cities
References
- ↑ 2015 Population Census
- ↑ "International Exchange: List of Sister Cities / Kyoto prefecture Multilingual Site". Pref.kyoto.jp. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
External links
Media related to Ayabe, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons- Ayabe City official website (Japanese)
- Ayabe city Tourism Guide
| Wards of Kyoto |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Cities | ||
| Funai District | ||
| Kuse District | ||
| Otokuni District | ||
| Sōraku District | ||
| Tsuzuki District | ||
| Yosa District | ||
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