Kyōtamba, Kyoto

Kyōtamba (京丹波町, Kyōtanba-chō) is a town located in Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name comes from the first syllable of Kyōto and the former town of Tanba, a namesake of the historic Tanba Province.

Kyōtamba

京丹波町
Town
Kyōtamba Town hall
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Location of Kyōtamba in Kyoto Prefecture
Kyōtamba
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°10′N 135°25′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
DistrictFunai
Area
  Total303.09 km2 (117.02 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2017)
  Total13,797
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.kyotamba.kyoto.jp

As of October 2017, the town has an estimated population of 13,797.[1] The total area is 303.09 km2.

The town was founded on October 11, 2005, by the merger of the former towns of Tanba, Mizuho and Wachi, all from Funai District.

Geography

Neighbouring municipalities

Transportation

Railway

References

  1. "Official website of Kyoto Prefecture" (in Japanese). Japan: Kyoto Prefecture. Retrieved 11 February 2018.


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