Yaese, Okinawa
Yaese (八重瀬町, Yaese-chō) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Yaese 八重瀬町 | |
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Town | |
![]() Yaese Town Office | |
Flag Emblem | |
![]() Location of Yaese in Okinawa Prefecture | |
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![]() ![]() Yaese Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 26°7′18″N 127°45′33″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
District | Shimajiri |
Area | |
• Total | 26.90 km2 (10.39 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2016) | |
• Total | 29,488 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Ebony |
• Flower | Marigold |
• Flowering tree | Taiwan cherry |
• Fish | Flying fish |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
City hall address | 659 Gushikami, Yaese-chō, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa-ken 901-0592 |
Website | www |
Yaese was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami.[1]
As of October 2016, Yaese has a population of 29,488;[2] with a population density of 1,100 persons per km². The total area of the town of Yaese is 26.90 square kilometres (10.39 sq mi).
Notable people from Yaese
- Hitoe Arakaki, singer
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External links
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