Yao (八尾市, Yao-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 263,436 in 126509 households and a population density of 6300 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 41.72 square kilometres (16.11 sq mi). The city is the birthplace of the Kawachi ondo style of folk singing.
Yao is locate adjacent to the central part of the Osaka Plain and southeast of Osaka metropolis. The west side of the city area is almost flat with an average elevation of only ten meters above sea level. The land rises in the east, with the Ikoma Mountains forming the prefectural border with Nara Prefecture. In addition to the Yamato River flowing at the southern end of the city, there are many small rivers.
Yao has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Yao is 16.9 °C (62.4 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,263.9 mm (49.76 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 29.1 °C (84.4 °F), and lowest in January, at around 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).[2]
Climate data for Yao (2003−2020 normals, extremes 2003−present)
Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Yao increased rapidly from the 1960s through 1970s, and has leveled off since.
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1960
92,525
—
1970
123,035
+33.0%
1980
227,778
+85.1%
1990
272,706
+19.7%
2000
274,777
+0.8%
2010
268,652
−2.2%
HistoryEdit
PremodernEdit
The area of the modern city of Yao was within ancient Kawachi Province and is built on land which was once Kawachi Bay. This area was a fertile delta along Old-Yamato River, and has been cultivated since Yayoi period. In the Kofun period, many powerful clans settled here and built kofunburial mounds in the foothills of the Ikoma mountain range. In Asuka period, this area was under the control of Mononobe clan. The clan was destroyed when Mononobe no Moriya was defeated by Soga no Umako. The Yuge clan, which was a cadet branch of Mononobe clan, however, kept control on the area. The monk Dōkyō, who was from Yuge clan, became the most powerful person in the late Nara period through his relationship with Empress Shōtoku. He constructed Saikyo (West Capital) called Yuge-gu in this area, from which he intended rule the nation prior to his fall from power. Takayasu Castle, an ancient castle on Mount Takayasu, was constructed for defense against Tang dynasty, after Yamato was defeated at the Battle of Baekgang in Korean Peninsula and rediscovered by archaeologists in 1978. During the Nara period, the area Yao prospered as a transportation hub between Yamato Province, Naniwa-kyō and the seacoast. During the Heian period, the area was dominated by large shōen landed estates controlled by Buddhist temples and the nobility. In the Sengoku period the area was the site of several battles, including during the summer campaign of Siege of Osaka.
Before the middle term of Edo period, the Yamato river flowed from south to north and joined to the Yodo River. However, due to flooding, the Tokugawa shogunate undertook a large public works project to change the flow of the Yamato River from east to west, to empty into Osaka Bay directly. The construction decreased number of floods, and enabled this area to develop more paddy fields. In addition, cotton cultivation flourished in this area.
ModernEdit
After the Meiji restoration, the area became part of Osaka Prefecture. The village Yao created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889, although the name "Yao" appears as far back as Heian period documents. On April 1, 1896 the area became part of Nakakawachi District, Osaka. Yao was elevated to town status on August 1, 1903. On April 1, 1948, Yao merged with the town of Ryuge and the villages of Kyuhoji, Taisho, and Nishigo to form the city of Yao.
GovernmentEdit
Yao has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 28 members. Yao contributes three members to the Osaka Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Osaka 14th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
EconomyEdit
Yao is traditionally known for its production of toothbrushes, and still accounts for 40% of the Japanese market, although the contribution of toothbrush manufacturing to the total local economy is very small. The city is now known as a center for light and medium manufacturing.
Yao has 28 public elementary schools, 15 public middle schools and four public high schools operated by the Osaka Prefectural Department of Education. There is also one private middle school and one private high school. The prefecture also operates on special education school for the handicapped.
Prefectural senior high schools
Osaka Prefectural Yao High School (大阪府立八尾高等学校)
Osaka Prefectural Yaokita High School (大阪府立八尾北高等学校)
Osaka Prefectural Yamamoto High School (大阪府立山本高等学校)
Osaka Prefectural Yaosuisho High School (大阪府立八尾翠翔高等学校)
Private junior and senior high school
Konko Yao Junior and Senior High School (金光八尾中学校・高等学校)
Special needs educationEdit
Osaka Prefectural Yao School for Special Needs Education (大阪府立八尾支援学校)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yao, Osaka.
Yao City official website (in Japanese)
Yao Monozukuri Net is the place to search and contact for manufacturing businesses in Yao City
October 15, 2023
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For other uses see Yao disambiguation Yao 八尾市 Yao shi is a city located in Osaka Prefecture Japan As of 31 January 2022 update the city had an estimated population of 263 436 in 126509 households and a population density of 6300 persons per km 1 The total area of the city is 41 72 square kilometres 16 11 sq mi The city is the birthplace of the Kawachi ondo style of folk singing Yao 八尾市Core cityYao City HallFlagSealLocation of Yao in Osaka PrefectureYaoLocation in JapanCoordinates 34 37 36 73 N 135 36 3 55 E 34 6268694 N 135 6009861 E 34 6268694 135 6009861CountryJapanRegionKansaiPrefectureOsakaGovernment MayorKeisuke DaimatsuArea Total41 72 km2 16 11 sq mi Population January 31 2022 Total263 436 Density6 300 km2 16 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 09 00 JST City hall address1 1 1 Honmachi Yao shi Osaka fu 581 0003ClimateCfaWebsiteOfficial websiteSymbolsFlowerChrysanthemumTreeGinkgo Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Neighboring municipalities 1 2 Climate 1 3 Demographics 2 History 2 1 Premodern 2 2 Modern 3 Government 4 Economy 4 1 Companies based on Yao 5 Education 5 1 Colleges and universities 5 2 Primary and secondary education 5 3 Special needs education 6 Transportation 6 1 Airports 6 2 Railway 6 3 Highway 7 Local attractions 8 Sister and Friendship cities 9 Notable people from Yao 10 References 11 External linksGeography EditYao is locate adjacent to the central part of the Osaka Plain and southeast of Osaka metropolis The west side of the city area is almost flat with an average elevation of only ten meters above sea level The land rises in the east with the Ikoma Mountains forming the prefectural border with Nara Prefecture In addition to the Yamato River flowing at the southern end of the city there are many small rivers Neighboring municipalities Edit Osaka Prefecture Hirano ku Osaka Higashiōsaka Kashiwara Fujiidera MatsubaraNara Prefecture Heguri SangōClimate Edit Yao has a Humid subtropical climate Koppen Cfa characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall The average annual temperature in Yao is 16 9 C 62 4 F The average annual rainfall is 1 263 9 mm 49 76 in with September as the wettest month The temperatures are highest on average in August at around 29 1 C 84 4 F and lowest in January at around 5 5 C 41 9 F 2 Climate data for Yao 2003 2020 normals extremes 2003 present Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high C F 18 9 66 0 23 8 74 8 25 4 77 7 30 4 86 7 32 8 91 0 33 5 92 3 38 2 100 8 38 9 102 0 37 0 98 6 33 0 91 4 28 1 82 6 26 1 79 0 38 2 100 8 Average high C F 9 4 48 9 10 5 50 9 14 5 58 1 20 0 68 0 25 1 77 2 28 4 83 1 31 9 89 4 33 7 92 7 29 7 85 5 23 8 74 8 18 0 64 4 12 0 53 6 21 4 70 5 Daily mean C F 5 5 41 9 6 3 43 3 9 6 49 3 14 9 58 8 20 0 68 0 23 9 75 0 27 7 81 9 29 1 84 4 25 2 77 4 19 2 66 6 13 5 56 3 8 0 46 4 16 9 62 4 Average low C F 1 4 34 5 2 0 35 6 4 9 40 8 9 8 49 6 15 1 59 2 20 0 68 0 24 2 75 6 25 3 77 5 21 3 70 3 15 0 59 0 9 0 48 2 3 8 38 8 12 6 54 7 Record low C F 3 6 25 5 4 5 23 9 1 5 29 3 0 6 33 1 6 7 44 1 12 7 54 9 17 6 63 7 18 0 64 4 13 4 56 1 6 1 43 0 1 8 35 2 2 7 27 1 4 5 23 9 Average precipitation mm inches 47 1 1 85 63 9 2 52 99 9 3 93 88 2 3 47 117 8 4 64 149 0 5 87 169 8 6 69 103 1 4 06 137 4 5 41 142 1 5 59 71 9 2 83 57 1 2 25 1 263 9 49 76 Average precipitation days 1 0mm 5 6 7 0 9 4 9 1 9 3 10 5 11 1 7 9 10 2 9 1 7 2 6 5 102 7Source Japan Meteorological Agency 2 3 Demographics Edit Per Japanese census data 4 the population of Yao increased rapidly from the 1960s through 1970s and has leveled off since Historical populationYearPop 196092 525 1970123 035 33 0 1980227 778 85 1 1990272 706 19 7 2000274 777 0 8 2010268 652 2 2 History EditPremodern Edit The area of the modern city of Yao was within ancient Kawachi Province and is built on land which was once Kawachi Bay This area was a fertile delta along Old Yamato River and has been cultivated since Yayoi period In the Kofun period many powerful clans settled here and built kofun burial mounds in the foothills of the Ikoma mountain range In Asuka period this area was under the control of Mononobe clan The clan was destroyed when Mononobe no Moriya was defeated by Soga no Umako The Yuge clan which was a cadet branch of Mononobe clan however kept control on the area The monk Dōkyō who was from Yuge clan became the most powerful person in the late Nara period through his relationship with Empress Shōtoku He constructed Saikyo West Capital called Yuge gu in this area from which he intended rule the nation prior to his fall from power Takayasu Castle an ancient castle on Mount Takayasu was constructed for defense against Tang dynasty after Yamato was defeated at the Battle of Baekgang in Korean Peninsula and rediscovered by archaeologists in 1978 During the Nara period the area Yao prospered as a transportation hub between Yamato Province Naniwa kyō and the seacoast During the Heian period the area was dominated by large shōen landed estates controlled by Buddhist temples and the nobility In the Sengoku period the area was the site of several battles including during the summer campaign of Siege of Osaka Before the middle term of Edo period the Yamato river flowed from south to north and joined to the Yodo River However due to flooding the Tokugawa shogunate undertook a large public works project to change the flow of the Yamato River from east to west to empty into Osaka Bay directly The construction decreased number of floods and enabled this area to develop more paddy fields In addition cotton cultivation flourished in this area Modern Edit After the Meiji restoration the area became part of Osaka Prefecture The village Yao created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1 1889 although the name Yao appears as far back as Heian period documents On April 1 1896 the area became part of Nakakawachi District Osaka Yao was elevated to town status on August 1 1903 On April 1 1948 Yao merged with the town of Ryuge and the villages of Kyuhoji Taisho and Nishigo to form the city of Yao Government EditYao has a mayor council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 28 members Yao contributes three members to the Osaka Prefectural Assembly In terms of national politics the city is part of Osaka 14th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan Economy EditYao is traditionally known for its production of toothbrushes and still accounts for 40 of the Japanese market although the contribution of toothbrush manufacturing to the total local economy is very small The city is now known as a center for light and medium manufacturing Companies based on Yao Edit Hosiden ホシデン株式会社 Miki House ミキハウス Education EditColleges and universities Edit Osaka University of Economics and LawPrimary and secondary education Edit Yao has 28 public elementary schools 15 public middle schools and four public high schools operated by the Osaka Prefectural Department of Education There is also one private middle school and one private high school The prefecture also operates on special education school for the handicapped Prefectural senior high schools Osaka Prefectural Yao High School 大阪府立八尾高等学校 Osaka Prefectural Yaokita High School 大阪府立八尾北高等学校 Osaka Prefectural Yamamoto High School 大阪府立山本高等学校 Osaka Prefectural Yaosuisho High School 大阪府立八尾翠翔高等学校 Private junior and senior high school Konko Yao Junior and Senior High School 金光八尾中学校 高等学校 Special needs education Edit Osaka Prefectural Yao School for Special Needs Education 大阪府立八尾支援学校 Transportation EditAirports Edit Yao AirportRailway Edit nbsp JR West Yamatoji Line Shiki Yao Kyuhōji nbsp JR West Osaka Higashi Line Kyuhōji nbsp Kintetsu Railway nbsp Kintetsu Osaka Line Kyuhōjiguchi Kintetsu Yao Kawachi Yamamoto Takayasu Onji nbsp Kintetsu Railway nbsp Kintetsu Shigi Line Hattorigawa Shigisanguchi nbsp Kintetsu Railway nbsp Nishi Shigi Cable Line Takayasuyama nbsp Osaka Metro nbsp Tanimachi Line YaominamiHighway Edit nbsp Kinki Expressway nbsp National Route 25 nbsp National Route 170Local attractions EditTaiseishōgun ji Buddhist temple founded in 587 AD Shionjiyama Kofun National Historic Site Takayasu Senzuka Kofun Cluster National Historic Site Yuge dera ruins National Historic SiteSister and Friendship cities Edit nbsp Usa Ōita nbsp Wake Okayama nbsp Shingu Wakayama nbsp Gojo Nara nbsp Bellevue Washington U S Sister city agreement concluded in 1969 nbsp Jiading District Shanghai China Sister city agreement concluded in 1986Notable people from Yao EditShōgo Arai politician governor of Nara Prefecture Dōkyō Buddhist monk Toyokawa Etsushi actor Yasuji Hondo former baseball player Hideaki Ikematsu former football player Ryota Katayose singer vocalist of Generations from Exile Tribe Kawachiya Kikusuimaru musician Masato Kitano songwriter of Day After Tomorrow Masumi Kuwata former baseball player Ichirō Matsui politician mayor of Osaka City Takashi Miike film director Masataka Nishimoto football player for Cerezo Osaka Tokushichi Nomura II businessman founder of the Nomura zaibatsu Tadashi Ōishi shogi player Yui Okada singer Kosuke Okanishi football player Ventforet Kofu Jimmy Onishi painter and comedian Noboru Rokuda manga artist Nagisa Sakurauchi football player for Jubilo Iwata Shota Shimizu singer Hitoshi Taneda former baseball player Takeshi Tokuda politician of House of Representatives Etsushi Toyokawa actor Yuki Ueno professional wrestler Shouma Yamamoto actorReferences Edit Yao city official statistics in Japanese Japan a b 平年値 年 月ごとの値 JMA Retrieved May 19 2021 観測史上1 10位の値 年間を通じての値 JMA Retrieved May 19 2021 Yao population statisticsExternal links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yao Osaka Yao City official website in Japanese Yao Monozukuri Net is the place to search and contact for manufacturing businesses in Yao City Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yao Osaka amp oldid 1170279867, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
