Yamagata, Yamagata facts for kids
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Yamagata
山形
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| 山形市 · Yamagata City | ||
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Location of Yamagata in Yamagata Prefecture
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| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Tōhoku | |
| Prefecture | Yamagata Prefecture | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 381.34 km2 (147.24 sq mi) | |
| Population
(July 1, 2011)
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| • Total | 253,951 | |
| • Density | 665.94/km2 (1,724.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| - Tree | Japanese Rowan | |
| - Flower | Safflower | |
| Address | 2-3-25 Hatagomachi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata-ken 990-8540 |
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Yamagata (山形市, Yamagata-shi) is a city in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It is the capital city of Yamagata Prefecture. It is on the island of Honshu. It has been recognized as a special city since 2001.
The sightseeing spot of Yamagata are the peaks of the Zaou, Rissyaku Temple and Yamagata castle. This place is site of Hanagaza festival. This festival is held in August.
Yamagata is hot in summer and cold in winter.
Images for kids
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Yamagata city hall
See also
In Spanish: Yamagata (Yamagata) para niños
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