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Location of Takahata in Yamagata Prefecture

Takahata (高畠町; -machi) is a town located in Higashiokitama District, Yamagata, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,361 and a density of 146.42 persons per km². The total area is 180.04 km². Every year, students come to Takahata from Singleton, New South Wales, Australia, and stay with local host families.

Transportation

Train stations

• JR East
  • Yamagata Shinkansen: Takahata Station
  • Ōu Main Line: Takahata Station

Major roads

• Tōhoku Chūō Expressway: Nanyō-Takahata interchange
• Route 13, Route 113, Route 399

Sister cities

• Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

External links

• Takahata official website (in Japanese)

Coordinates: 38°00′N 140°11′E / 38°N 140.183°E / 38; 140.183