Yamauchi, Saga
Yamauchi was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
On March 1, 2006, Yamauchi, along with the town of Kitagata, was merged into the expanded city of Takeo.Geography
- Mountains: Mt. Kurokami, Mt. Jinroku
- Rivers: Matsuura River
Adjoining municipalities
- Saga Prefecture
- *Arita
- *Imari
- *Takeo
- Nagasaki Prefecture
- *Hasami
History
- April 1, 1889 - The modern municipality system was established. The area consisted of two villages: Nakato and Sumiyoshi.
- April 1, 1954 - Nakato and Sumiyoshi were merged to create Yamauchi Village.
- March 1, 1955 - Part of Takeuchi Town was incorporated into Yamauchi Village.
- September 1, 1960 - Yamauchi Village became Yamauchi Town
Education
- Yamauchi Junior High School
- Yamauchi Higashi Elementary School
- Yamauchi Nishi Elementary School
Transportation
Rail
