Yamauchi, Saga

Yamauchi
山内町

Former municipality
Since	March 1, 2006
Currently part of	Takeo
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kyūshū
Prefecture	Saga
District	Kishima
Physical characteristics
Area	40.91 km²
Population (as of November 30, 2004)
Total	9,745
Density	238.21/km²
Location	33°11′N 129°57′E
Symbols
Official website: Takeo City

Yamauchi (山内町, Yamauchi-chō) is a former town of 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

• Mountains: Mt. Kurokami, Mt. Jinroku
• Rivers: Matsuura River (source)

Adjoining municipalities

• Saga Prefecture
  • Arita
  • Imari
  • Takeo
• Nagasaki Prefecture
  • Hasami

History

• April 1, 1889 - The modern municipality system is established. The area consists of two villages: Nakato and Sumiyoshi.
• April 1, 1954 - Nakato and Sumiyoshi merge to form Yamauchi Village.
• March 1, 1955 - Part of Takeuchi Town is incorporated into Yamauchi Village.
• September 1, 1960 - Yamauchi Village becomes Yamauchi Town (Yamauchi-Machi)

Education

• Yamauchi Junior High School
• Yamauchi Higashi Elementary School
• Yamauchi Nishi Elementary School

Transportation

Rail

• JR Kyushu
  • Sasebo Line
    • Nagao Station - Mimasaka Station

Road

• Expressways:
  • Nagasaki Expressway
    • Takeo-Kitagata Interchange
• National highways:
  • Route 35
• Prefectural roads:
  • Saga Prefectural Route 26 (Imari-Yamauchi)
  • Saga Prefectural Route 28 (Ōchi-Yamauchi)
  • Saga Prefectural Route 45 (Ureshino-Yamauchi)

Notable places and events

• Mt. Kurokami, Fūfu Rock
• Kurokami no Roman festival
• Sangyō festival
• Chūō Park

Sister cities

• Sebastopol, California