Takahata, Yamagata


Takahata is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan., the town had an estimated population of 23,367, in 7629 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km². The total area of the town is.

Geography

Takahata is located in mountainous southeastern Yamagata Prefecture. The Mogami River flows through the town.

Neighboring municipalities

Per Japanese census data, the population of Takahata has remained relatively steady over the past 60 years.

Climate

Takahata has a Humid continental climate with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Takahata is 11.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1417 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.4 °C.

History

The area of present-day Takahata was part of ancient Dewa Province. During the Edo period, it was a castle town ruled by a branch of the Oda clan until their transfer to Tendō Domain, and afterwards a portion was controlled by the Yonezawa Domain. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Takahata was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on December 12, 1895, and the kanji used to write its name assumed its present form in January 1905.

Economy

The economy of Takahata is based on agriculture and forestry. The town is noted for its production Delaware grapes and for its wine.

Education

Takahata has six public elementary schools and four public middle schools operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Yamagata Prefectural Board of Education..

Transportation

Railway

- Yamagata Shinkansen
East Japan Railway Company - Ōu Main Line