Yamato, Kanagawa facts for kids
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Yamato
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| 大和市 · Yamato | ||
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Location of Yamato in Kanagawa
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| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Kanagawa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 27.06 km2 (10.45 sq mi) | |
| Population
(February 1, 2010)
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| • Total | 225,866 | |
| • Density | 8,320/km2 (21,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| - Tree | Yamazakura (Prunus jamasakura) | |
| - Flower | Nogiku (a group of Asteraceae) | |
| - Bird | Azure-winged Magpie | |
| Address | 1-1-1 Shimotsuruma, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken 242-8601 |
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| Website | City of Yamato | |
Yamato (大和市 (Yamato-shi)) is a city in central Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
It has been recognized as a special city since 2000.
Geography
Yamato is in the plains of north-central Kanagawa Prefecture.
Nearby cities
- Zama
- Fujisawa
- Ebina
- Sagamihara
- Ayase
- Yokohama
- Machida, Tokyo
See also
In Spanish: Yamato (Kanagawa) para niños
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