Yuda, Iwate

Yuda
湯田町
Former municipality

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Location of Yuda in Iwate Prefecture
Yuda

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 39°19′3.4″N 140°46′43.7″E / 39.317611°N 140.778806°E / 39.317611; 140.778806Coordinates: 39°19′3.4″N 140°46′43.7″E / 39.317611°N 140.778806°E / 39.317611; 140.778806
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Iwate Prefecture
District Waga District
Merged November 1, 2005
(now part of NIshiwaga)
Area
  Total 304.56 km2 (117.59 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2005)
  Total 3,710
  Density 12.18/km2 (31.5/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Fagus crenata
  Flower Azalea
  Bird Copper pheasant
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Yuda (湯田町 Yuda-machi) was a town located in Waga District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

History

The village of Yuda created on April 1, 1889 within Nishiwaga District with the establishment of the municipality system. Nishiwaga merged with HIgashiwaga District to form Waga District on March 29, 1896. Yuda was raised to town status on August 1, 1964.

On November 1, 2005, Yuda, along with the village of Sawauchi (also from Waga District), was merged to create the town of Nishiwaga, and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

As of November 2005, the town had an estimated population of 3,710 and a population density of 12.18 persons per km². The total area was 304.56 km².

References

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