Sonobe, Kyoto

Summary

Sonobe (園部町, Sonobe-chō) was a town located in Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Sonobe
園部町
Town
Traditional thatched houses in Sonobe
Sonobe sunset
Flag of Sonobe
Official logo of Sonobe
Country Japan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
DistrictFunai District
Area
 • Total102.78 km2 (39.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total16,958
 • Density164.99/km2 (427.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- Merged intoNantan, Kyoto,

On January 1 2006, Sonobe, along with the towns of Hiyoshi and Yagi (all from Funai District), and the town of Miyama (from Kitakuwada District), was merged to create the city of Nantan.[1]

Sonobe served as the administrative center of Nantan.

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References edit

  1. ^ "総務省|令和2年版 地方財政白書|資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績" [Record of Municipal Mergers Since Showa 60]. 総務省 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-28.

External links edit

  • Official website of Nantan (in Japanese)