Yamada, Iwate
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yamada is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean. Historically part of Mutsu Province, it was influenced by clans like the Abe and Nanbu during the Heian and Kamakura periods. The 1643 Breskens Incident, involving a Dutch ship, occurred within its boundaries.
Statistics
Area
262.81 km²
Population
15,195