Yufu

For the Japanese train named Yufu, see Yufuin no Mori.
Yufu
由布市
City

Location of Yufu in Ōita Prefecture
Yufu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°11′N 131°26′E / 33.183°N 131.433°E / 33.183; 131.433Coordinates: 33°11′N 131°26′E / 33.183°N 131.433°E / 33.183; 131.433
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Ōita Prefecture
Area
  Total 319.16 km2 (123.23 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
  Total 35,338
  Density 111/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 302 Kakihara, Shōnai-chō, Yufu-shi, Ōita-ken
879-5498
Website www.city.yufu.oita.jp
Yufudake in the morning

Yufu (由布市 Yufu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Yufu was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Hasama, Shōnai and Yufuin (all from Ōita District).

As of 1 October 2007, the city has an estimated population of 35,338, and a population density of 111 persons per km². The total area is 319.16 km².

Geography

Yufu is located in central Ōita Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, such as Yufudake (1,583 m), Shirogatake, and Tokiyama. The Ōita River created an alluvial fan, where farming is done. Part of the city is named as a portion of Aso Kujū National Park. Also, Yufu is known for its many hot springs.

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Neighboring municipalities

History

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