Yamato
Also known as Tsurumi
city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Key facts
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kantō
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa
- Mayor
- Tsutomu Koyata
- Total
- 27.09 km (10.46 sq mi)
- Density
- 9,011/km (23,340/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+9 ( Japan Standard Time )
- Tree
- Yamazakura ( Prunus jamasakura )
- Flower
- Nogiku (a group of Asteraceae )
- Bird
- Azure-winged magpie
- Phone number
- 046-263-1111
- Address
- 1-1-1 Shimotsuruma, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken 242-8601
- Website
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Article
Yamato (大和市, Yamato-shi) is a city located in central Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024, the city had an estimated population of 244,113 and a population density of 9000 persons per km. The total area of the city is 27.09 km (10.46 sq mi).
Geography