Yao 八尾市 |
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Yao City Hall
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Location of Yao in Osaka Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | |||
Coordinates: 34°37′36.73″N 135°36′3.55″E / 34.6268694°N 135.6009861°ECoordinates: 34°37′36.73″N 135°36′3.55″E / 34.6268694°N 135.6009861°E | |||
Country | Japan | ||
Region | Kansai | ||
Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Seita Tanaka | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 41.71 km2 (16.10 sq mi) | ||
Population (April 1, 2017) | |||
• Total | 268,013 | ||
• Density | 6,400/km2 (17,000/sq mi) | ||
Symbols | |||
• Tree | Ginkgo | ||
• Flower | Chrysanthemum | ||
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
City hall address | 1-1-1 Honmachi, Yao-shi, Osaka-fu 581-0003 |
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Website | www |
Yao (八尾市 Yao-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1948. As of 2017, the city has an estimated population of 268,013 and a population density of 6,400 persons per km². The total area is 41.71 km². Yao is home to a general aviation airport, Yao Airport.
It is perhaps best known for its Kawachi ondo festival. The first day features dancers in colorful costumes parading along the street. The second day is a huge bon odori on the grounds of Yao high school where hundreds of people gather to dance and celebrate their historic song and dance.