Yamauchi, Saga
| Yamauchi 山内町 | |
|---|---|
| Former municipality | |
  Yamauchi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°11′N 129°57′E / 33.183°N 129.950°ECoordinates: 33°11′N 129°57′E / 33.183°N 129.950°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 | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Takeo City |
Yamauchi (山内町 Yamauchi-chō) was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
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
Rail
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
Sister cities
| Special city |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Cities | ||
| Fujitsu District | ||
| Higashimatsuura District | ||
| Kanzaki District | ||
| Kishima District | ||
| Miyaki District | ||
| Nishimatsuura District | ||
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