Yamato, Kumamoto
Yamato (山都町, Yamato-chō) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Yamato 山都町 | |
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Town | |
 Yamato Town Hall | |
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 Location of Yamato in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
  Yamato Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°41′N 131°02′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| District | Kamimashiki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 544.83 km2 (210.36 sq mi) |
| Population (February 28, 2017) | |
| • Total | 15,771 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www |
The town was formed on February 11, 2005 from the merger of the municipalities of Yabe and Seiwa with the town of Soyō from Aso District.
As of February 28, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,771[1] and a density of 29 persons per km². The total area is 544.83 km².
Notable people
- Yasunosuke Futa - architect
- Yasuhiro Yamashita - judoka
- Tomiko Van - Japanese J-pop singer and occasional actress
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References
- "Official website of Yamato Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Yamato Town. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
External links
- Yamato official website (in Japanese)
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