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| subdivision_name1 = [[Tōhoku region|Tōhoku]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tōhoku region|Tōhoku]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushuma]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Japan|District]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Japan|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima|Nishishirakawa]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima|Nishishirakawa]]
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| population_total = 17160
| population_total = 16955
| population_as_of = February 2018
| population_as_of = February 2020
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| blank1_info_sec2 = 101 Ippongi Fujinuma, Yabuki-machi, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-0236
| blank1_info_sec2 = 101 Ippongi Fujinuma, Yabuki-machi, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-0236
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[[File:大池公園.jpg|right|thumb|270px|Oike Park in Yabuki]]
[[File:大池公園.jpg|right|thumb|270px|Oike Park in Yabuki]]
{{Nihongo|'''Yabuki'''|矢吹町|Yabuki-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2018|02|01}}, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 17,160 in 5931 households<ref>[http://www.town.yabuki.fukushima.jp Yabuki official statistics]{{ja}}</ref>, and a [[population density]] of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town was {{convert|60.4|km2|sqmi}}.
{{Nihongo|'''Yabuki'''|矢吹町|Yabuki-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2020|02|01}}, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 16,955 in 6051 households,<ref>[http://www.town.yabuki.fukushima.jp Yabuki official statistics]{{in lang|ja}}</ref> and a [[population density]] of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town was {{convert|60.4|km2|sqmi}}.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Yabuki is located in the flatlands of south-central Fukushima prefecture, approximately 212 kilometers north of Tokyo.
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Yabuki is located in the flatlands of south-central Fukushima prefecture, approximately 212 kilometers north of Tokyo. Yabuki has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Yabuki is {{Convert|11.7|C|}}. The average annual rainfall is {{Convert|1312|mm||abbr=on}} with September as the wettest month.The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around {{Convert|24.2|C|}}, and lowest in January, at around {{Convert|0.32|C|}}.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/1017662/Yabuki climate data]</ref>
*Rivers: [[Abukuma River]]
*Rivers: [[Abukuma River]]


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** [[Nakajima, Fukushima|Nakajima]]
** [[Nakajima, Fukushima|Nakajima]]
** [[Izumizaki, Fukushima|Izumizaki]]
** [[Izumizaki, Fukushima|Izumizaki]]
** [[Ten-ei, Fukushima|Ten-ei]]
** [[Tamakawa, Fukushima|Tamakawa]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Yabuki population statistics]</ref> , the population of Yabuki has remained relatively stable over the past 30 years.
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Yabuki population statistics]</ref> the population of Yabuki has remained relatively stable over the past 40 years.


{{Historical populations
{| class="wikitable"
| 1950 | 15,531
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| 1960 | 16,199
! Census Year
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| 1970 | 15,666
! Population
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| 1980 | 17,578
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| 1990 | 18,642
| 1970
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| 2000 | 18,892
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| 15,666
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| 2010 | 18,407
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| 2020 | 17,287
| 1980
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| 17,578
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| 1990

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| 18,642
==Climate==
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Yabuki has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Yabuki is {{Convert|11.7|C|}}. The average annual rainfall is {{Convert|1312|mm||abbr=on}} with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around {{Convert|24.2|C|}}, and lowest in January, at around {{Convert|0.32|C|}}.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/1017662/Yabuki climate data]</ref>
| 2000
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| 18,892
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| 2010
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|18,407
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|}


==History==
==History==
The area of present-day Yabuki was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]] and the area has many [[kofun|burial mounds]] from the [[Kofun period]]. The area formed part of the holdings of [[Shirakawa Domain]] during the [[Edo period]], and had a number of [[shukuba|post stations]] on the [[Mito Kaidō]] and the [[Ōshū Kaidō]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], it was organized as part of [[Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima|Nishishirakawa District]] in the [[Nakadōri]] region of [[Iwaki Province (1868)|Iwaki Province]].
The area of present-day Yabuki was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]] and the area has many [[kofun|burial mounds]] from the [[Kofun period]]. The area formed part of the holdings of [[Shirakawa Domain]] during the [[Edo period]], and had a number of [[shukuba|post stations]] on the [[Mito Kaidō]] and the [[Ōshū Kaidō]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], it was organized as part of [[Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima|Nishishirakawa District]] in the [[Nakadōri]] region of [[Iwaki Province (1868)|Iwaki Province]].


Yabuki Village was formed on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on December 1, 1903. The [[Imperial Japanese Army]] established an airfield in Yabuki in 1928, which became a major pilot training base in 1937. It was bombed by American forces in August 1945 during [[World War II]].
Yabuki Village was formed on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on December 1, 1903. The [[Imperial Japanese Army]] established an airfield in Yabuki in 1928, which became a major pilot training base in 1937. It was bombed by American forces in August 1945 during [[World War II]].


During the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Tohoku earthquake]], over 1800 structures were severely damaged or destroyed, corresponding to approximately 30 percent of the town, the largest percentage of any municipality not affected by a [[tsunami]].
During the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Tohoku earthquake]], over 1800 structures were severely damaged or destroyed, corresponding to approximately 30 percent of the town, the largest percentage of any municipality not affected by a [[tsunami]].
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==Education==
==Education==
Kabuki has four public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. There is one public high school operated by the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.
Yabuki has four public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. There is one public high school operated by the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.
* Yabuki Middle School
* Yabuki Middle School
* Fukushima Prefectural Konan-Minami High School
* Fukushima Prefectural Konan-Minami High School
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
===Railway===
===Railway===
*[[File:JR logo (east).svg|22px]][[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] – [[Tōhoku Main Line]]
[[File:JR logo (east).svg|22px]][[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] – [[Tōhoku Main Line]]
**{{STN|Yabuki}}
*{{STN|Yabuki}}


===Highway===
===Highway===
* {{jct|country=JPN|Exp|E4}}
* [[File:E4 Expressway (Japan).jpg|20px|link=|alt=]] [[Tōhoku Expressway]]
*{{jct|country=JPN|Route|4}}
* {{jct|country=JPN|Exp|E80}}
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|4}}


==Local attractions==
==Local attractions==
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*[[Kiyoshi Nakahata]], baseball player
*[[Kiyoshi Nakahata]], baseball player
*[[Asami Chiba]], runner
*[[Asami Chiba]], runner

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==External links==
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*{{Official|1=http://www.town.yabuki.fukushima.jp/}}{{ja icon}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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*{{Official website|1=http://www.town.yabuki.fukushima.jp/}}{{in lang|ja}}


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[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]
[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]
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Yabuki
矢吹町
Town
Yabuki Town Hall
Yabuki Town Hall
Flag of Yabuki
Flag
Official seal of Yabuki
Seal
Location of Yabuki in Fukushima Prefecture
Location of Yabuki in Fukushima Prefecture
Yabuki is located in Japan
Yabuki
Yabuki
 
Coordinates: 37°12′4.6″N 140°20′18.8″E / 37.201278°N 140.338556°E / 37.201278; 140.338556
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureFukushima
DistrictNishishirakawa
Area
 • Total60.40 km2 (23.32 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2020)
 • Total16,955
 • Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreePinus densiflora
- FlowerCymbidium goeringii
Phone number0248-42-2111
Address101 Ippongi Fujinuma, Yabuki-machi, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-0236
WebsiteOfficial website
Oike Park in Yabuki

Yabuki (矢吹町, Yabuki-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the town had an estimated population of 16,955 in 6051 households,[1] and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town was 60.4 square kilometres (23.3 sq mi).

Geography[edit]

Yabuki is located in the flatlands of south-central Fukushima prefecture, approximately 212 kilometers north of Tokyo.

Neighboring municipalities[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Yabuki has remained relatively stable over the past 40 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1950 15,531—    
1960 16,199+4.3%
1970 15,666−3.3%
1980 17,578+12.2%
1990 18,642+6.1%
2000 18,892+1.3%
2010 18,407−2.6%
2020 17,287−6.1%

Climate[edit]

Yabuki has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Yabuki is 11.7 °C (53.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,312 mm (51.7 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.2 °C (75.6 °F), and lowest in January, at around 0.32 °C (32.58 °F).[3]

History[edit]

The area of present-day Yabuki was part of ancient Mutsu Province and the area has many burial mounds from the Kofun period. The area formed part of the holdings of Shirakawa Domain during the Edo period, and had a number of post stations on the Mito Kaidō and the Ōshū Kaidō. After the Meiji Restoration, it was organized as part of Nishishirakawa District in the Nakadōri region of Iwaki Province.

Yabuki Village was formed on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on December 1, 1903. The Imperial Japanese Army established an airfield in Yabuki in 1928, which became a major pilot training base in 1937. It was bombed by American forces in August 1945 during World War II.

During the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, over 1800 structures were severely damaged or destroyed, corresponding to approximately 30 percent of the town, the largest percentage of any municipality not affected by a tsunami.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Yabuki is primarily agricultural.

Education[edit]

Yabuki has four public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. There is one public high school operated by the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.

  • Yabuki Middle School
  • Fukushima Prefectural Konan-Minami High School

Transportation[edit]

Railway[edit]

JR East – Tōhoku Main Line

Highway[edit]

Local attractions[edit]

  • Ayuri Hot Springs

Noted people from Yabuki[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Yabuki official statistics(in Japanese)
  2. ^ Yabuki population statistics
  3. ^ climate data

External links[edit]

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