Kyōtanabe, Kyoto

Kyōtanabe (京田辺市, Kyōtanabe-shi) is a city located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023, the city has an estimated population of 71,757 in 31555 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 42.92 square kilometres (16.57 sq mi).

Kyōtanabe
京田辺市
Top:A campus of Doshisha University, Middle left:Shuonan Temple, Middle right:Matsui Yamate Station, Bottom:Yamashiro Bridge
Top:A campus of Doshisha University, Middle left:Shuonan Temple, Middle right:Matsui Yamate Station, Bottom:Yamashiro Bridge
Flag of Kyōtanabe
Official seal of Kyōtanabe
Location of Kyōtanabe in Kyoto Prefecture
Location of Kyōtanabe
Kyōtanabe is located in Japan
Kyōtanabe
Kyōtanabe
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°48′52″N 135°46′04″E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto
Government
  MayorTakashi Kamimura (since April 2019)
Area
  Total42.92 km2 (16.57 sq mi)
Population
 (September 1, 2023)
  Total71,757
  Density1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall addressTanabe 80, Kyōtanabe-shi, Kyoto-fu 610-0393
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerRhododendron pulchrum
TreeTriadica sebifera
Aerial photograph of center area in 2021

Geography

Kyōtanabe is located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, bordered by Osaka Prefecture and Nara Prefecture. It is one of the three "Kansai Cultural and Academic Research City municipalities". The city is sandwiched between the Kizugawa River, which runs north-south on the east side of the city, and the Ikoma Mountains on the west.

Neighboring municipalities

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture Osaka Prefecture
Nara Prefecture Nara Prefecture

Climate

Kyōtanabe has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), featuring a marked seasonal variation in temperature and precipitation. Summers are hot and humid, but winters are relatively cold with occasional snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kyōtanabe is 15.3 °C (59.5 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,429.8 mm (56.29 in) with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F), and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C (39.4 °F).[2] Its record high is 39.0 °C (102.2 °F), reached on 16 August 2007, and its record low is −6.8 °C (19.8 °F), reached on 27 February 1981.[3]

Climate data for Kyōtanabe (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1978−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 17.6
(63.7)
22.4
(72.3)
25.9
(78.6)
30.6
(87.1)
33.5
(92.3)
37.5
(99.5)
38.5
(101.3)
39.0
(102.2)
37.0
(98.6)
32.7
(90.9)
26.5
(79.7)
23.3
(73.9)
39.0
(102.2)
Average high °C (°F) 9.1
(48.4)
10.0
(50.0)
13.9
(57.0)
19.9
(67.8)
24.9
(76.8)
28.0
(82.4)
31.8
(89.2)
33.4
(92.1)
29.0
(84.2)
23.2
(73.8)
17.2
(63.0)
11.6
(52.9)
21.0
(69.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.1
(39.4)
4.6
(40.3)
8.0
(46.4)
13.5
(56.3)
18.6
(65.5)
22.6
(72.7)
26.5
(79.7)
27.5
(81.5)
23.4
(74.1)
17.4
(63.3)
11.3
(52.3)
6.2
(43.2)
15.3
(59.6)
Average low °C (°F) −0.6
(30.9)
−0.4
(31.3)
2.3
(36.1)
7.2
(45.0)
12.6
(54.7)
18.0
(64.4)
22.4
(72.3)
23.0
(73.4)
18.9
(66.0)
12.4
(54.3)
6.2
(43.2)
1.4
(34.5)
10.3
(50.5)
Record low °C (°F) −6.6
(20.1)
−6.8
(19.8)
−4.1
(24.6)
−2.1
(28.2)
0.2
(32.4)
6.7
(44.1)
13.8
(56.8)
14.5
(58.1)
9.1
(48.4)
2.6
(36.7)
−1.8
(28.8)
−5.1
(22.8)
−6.8
(19.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 51.0
(2.01)
63.4
(2.50)
108.0
(4.25)
106.8
(4.20)
141.0
(5.55)
204.2
(8.04)
181.5
(7.15)
152.3
(6.00)
156.9
(6.18)
140.0
(5.51)
74.0
(2.91)
56.9
(2.24)
1,429.8
(56.29)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 6.0 6.6 10.0 10.0 9.9 12.0 11.4 8.7 10.7 9.4 6.7 6.5 107.9
Mean monthly sunshine hours 130.5 127.8 167.2 186.3 201.9 155.0 170.9 216.7 163.3 162.8 141.4 138.0 1,961.8
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[3][2]

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Kyōtanabe in 2020 is 73,753 people.[4] Kyōtanabe's population has increased roughly sevenfold over the past century. The city has grown almost continuously since the census began in 1920, and saw especially rapid growth in the late 20th century.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 10,921    
1925 10,895−0.2%
1930 11,404+4.7%
1935 12,018+5.4%
1940 12,505+4.1%
1945 15,332+22.6%
1950 15,391+0.4%
1955 15,387−0.0%
1960 15,793+2.6%
1965 17,333+9.8%
1970 21,507+24.1%
YearPop.±%
1975 30,022+39.6%
1980 39,198+30.6%
1985 44,465+13.4%
1990 48,899+10.0%
1995 53,040+8.5%
2000 59,577+12.3%
2005 64,008+7.4%
2010 67,904+6.1%
2015 70,835+4.3%
2020 73,753+4.1%
Kyōtanabe population statistics[4]

History

The area of Kyōtanabe was part of ancient Yamashiro Province. Kyōtanabe was briefly the capital of Japan during the reign of the legendary Kofun period Emperor Keitai. The life of the Imperial court was centered at Tsutsuki Palace where the emperor lived in 511–518.[5]The village of Tanabe in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system and was elevated to town status on October 12, 1906. On April 1, 1997 Tanabe was elevated to city status, as the 12th city in Kyoto Prefecture after Yawata, and the 669th city in Japan. In order to avoid confusion with Tanabe, Wakayama, the city was named "Kyōtanabe by adding "Kyō" from Kyoto Prefecture.

Government

Kyōtanabe has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 20 members. Kyōtanabe, collectively with the municipalities of Tsuzuki District, Kyoto contributes two members to the Kyoto Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Kyoto 6th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

Kyōtanabe has a mixed economy based on commerce, agriculture and light manufacturing. Tsubakimoto Chain, Dai Nippon Printing and Meiji) have major factories in the city.

Education

Colleges ad universities

Primary and secondary education

Kyōtanabe has nine public elementary schools and three public junior high schools operated by city government and one public high school operated by the Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education. There is also one private junior high and one private high school.

Transportation

Railways

JR West - Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line)

- Kintetsu Railway Kyoto Line

Highways

Local attractions

Notable people from Kyōtanabe

References

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