Kyōtanabe, Kyoto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kyōtanabe 京田辺市
City
Top:A campus of Doshisha University, Middle left:Shuonan Temple, Middle right:Matsui Yamate Station, Bottom:Yamashiro Bridge
Flag Emblem
Kyōtanabe Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Kyoto
Area
• Total	42.92 km2 (16.57 sq mi)
Population  (September 1, 2023)
• Total	71,757
• Density	1,671.88/km2 (4,330.1/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	Tanabe 80, Kyōtanabe-shi, Kyoto-fu 610-0393
Climate	Cfa
Symbols Flower Rhododendron pulchrum Tree Triadica sebifera

An aerial photo of the city center in 2021

Kyōtanabe (京田辺市, Kyōtanabe-shi) is a city in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of September 1, 2023, about 71,757 people live there. The city covers an area of about 42.92 square kilometers (16.57 sq mi).

Geography: Where is Kyōtanabe?

Kyōtanabe is located in southern Kyoto Prefecture. It shares borders with Osaka Prefecture and Nara Prefecture. The city is part of the "Kansai Cultural and Academic Research City" area. This means it's a special zone for learning and new ideas.

The Kizugawa River flows along the east side of the city. The Ikoma Mountains are on the west.

Cities and Towns Nearby

Kyōtanabe is surrounded by several other cities and towns.

In Kyoto Prefecture

• Jōyō
• Kizugawa
• Seika (in Sōraku District)
• Ide (in Tsuzuki District)
• Yawata

In Nara Prefecture

• Ikoma

In Osaka Prefecture

• Hirakata

Climate: What's the Weather Like?

Kyōtanabe has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and fairly cold winters. Sometimes it snows in winter.

The average temperature for the year is about 15.3°C (59.5°F). August is usually the hottest month, with temperatures around 27.5°C (81.5°F). January is the coldest, at about 4.1°C (39.4°F).

The city gets about 1429.8 mm (56 inches) of rain each year. June is the wettest month. The highest temperature ever recorded was 39.0°C (102.2°F) in August 2007. The lowest was -6.8°C (19.8°F) in February 1981.

Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

The population of Kyōtanabe has grown a lot over the last 100 years. In 1920, about 10,921 people lived there. By 2020, the population had reached 73,753 people. The city grew very quickly in the late 1900s.

History: A Look Back in Time

The area where Kyōtanabe is now was once part of an ancient Japanese province called Yamashiro Province. For a short time, Kyōtanabe was even the capital of Japan! This was during the time of the legendary Kofun period Emperor Keitai, who lived there from 511 to 518.

The village of Tanabe was officially created on April 1, 1889. It became a town on October 12, 1906. Then, on April 1, 1997, Tanabe became a city. To avoid being confused with another city named Tanabe in Wakayama Prefecture, it was renamed "Kyōtanabe." The "Kyō" comes from Kyoto Prefecture.

Economy: What Does Kyōtanabe Make?

Kyōtanabe has a mixed economy. This means it has different ways of making money. It includes:

• Commerce: Buying and selling goods.
• Agriculture: Farming and growing crops.
• Light manufacturing: Making products in factories.

Some big companies have factories in Kyōtanabe. These include Tsubakimoto Chain, Dai Nippon Printing, and Meiji.

Education: Schools and Learning

Kyōtanabe has many schools for students of all ages.

Colleges and Universities

• Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
• Doshisha Women's Junior College

Primary and Secondary Education

The city government runs nine public elementary schools and three public junior high schools. The Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education operates one public high school. There is also one private junior high school and one private high school.

Transportation: Getting Around Kyōtanabe

You can travel around Kyōtanabe by train or by car.

Railways

Two main train lines serve Kyōtanabe:

JR West - Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line)

• JR Miyamaki
• Dōshishamae
• Kyōtanabe
• Ōsumi
• Matsuiyamate

Kintetsu Railway - Kyoto Line

• Shin-Tanabe
• Kōdo
• Miyamaki
• Kintetsu Miyazu

Highways

Several major highways pass through or near Kyōtanabe, making it easy to drive to other cities.

• Shin-Meishin Expressway
• Daini Keihan Expressway
• Keinawa Expressway
• 1
• 24
• 307

Local Attractions: What to See

• Ōsumi Kurumazuka Kofun: This is an ancient burial mound, a National Historic Site. It's a cool place to learn about Japan's past.

Notable People from Kyōtanabe

Some famous people come from Kyōtanabe:

• Meg Hemphill: A talented track and field athlete.
• Momo Hirai: A singer, dancer, and model. She is a member of the popular South Korean girl group Twice.
• Akinari Kawazura: A football player for Omiya Ardija.
• Takuya Muguruma: A former football player.
• Kenji Takao: A running coach and former long-distance runner.

See also

In Spanish: Kyōtanabe (Kioto) para niños