Yao, Osaka
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yao is a city situated in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, known for its Kawachi ondo folk singing tradition. The city's geography ranges from the flat Osaka Plain to the foothills of the Ikoma Mountains. Historically, the area was part of ancient Kawachi Province and once a delta of the Old-Yamato River.
Statistics
Area
41.72 km²
Population
263,436