Yuza

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Yuza

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Yuza is a town in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, bordering Akita Prefecture and the Sea of Japan. Historically part of Dewa Province, it contains the Koyamazaki Site, a Jomon period settlement dating back over 7500 years. During the Edo period, Yuza was under the control of the Sakai clan of Shōnai Domain.

Statistics

Area

208.38 km²

Population

12,719

Location