Murayama, Yamagata

Murayama
村山市
City

Murayama City Hall

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Location of Murayama in Yamagata Prefecture
Murayama

 

Coordinates: 38°29′N 140°23′E / 38.483°N 140.383°E / 38.483; 140.383Coordinates: 38°29′N 140°23′E / 38.483°N 140.383°E / 38.483; 140.383
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Yamagata
Area
 • Total 196.98 km2 (76.05 sq mi)
Population (October 2015)
 • Total 24,703
 • Density 125/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Japanese Red Pine
- Flower Rose
Phone number 0237-55-2111
Address 1-3-6 Chūō, Murayama-shi, Yamagata-ken 995-8666
Website Official website

Murayama (村山市 Murayama-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.

As of October 2015, the city had an estimated population of 24,703 and a population density of 125 persons per km². The total area was 196.98 square kilometres (76 sq mi).

Geography

Murayama is located in northeast Yamagata Prefecture, in a river valley of the Mogami River, with branches of the Ōu Mountains to the east and west.

Neighboring municipalities

Climate

Murayama has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.

History

The area of present-day Murayama was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern town of Murayama was established on April 1, 1954.

Economy

The economy of Murayama is based on agriculture.

Education

Murayama has eight elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

International relations

Twin towns and sister cities

Noted people from Murayama

References

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