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Yamato, Kanagawa
city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yamato (大和市 (Yamato-shi)) is a city in central Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Yamato
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大和市 · Yamato | |
![]() Location of Yamato in Kanagawa | |
Coordinates: 35°29′N 139°27′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Kanagawa |
Government | |
• Mayor | Satoru Ōki |
Area | |
• Total | 27.06 km2 (10.45 sq mi) |
Population (February 1, 2010) | |
• Total | 225,866 |
• Density | 8,320/km2 (21,500/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Yamazakura (Prunus jamasakura) |
• Flower | Nogiku (a group of Asteraceae) |
• Bird | Azure-winged Magpie |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
City hall address | 1-1-1 Shimotsuruma, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken 242-8601 |
Website | City of Yamato |
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It has been recognized as a special city since 2000.[1]