Abu, Yamaguchi

Abu
阿武町
Town
Abu Town Office
Abu Town Office
Flag of Abu
Official seal of Abu
Map
Location of Abu in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Location of Abu
Abu is located in Japan
Abu
Abu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°30′12″N 131°28′17″E / 34.50333°N 131.47139°E / 34.50333; 131.47139
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
San'yō
PrefectureYamaguchi
DistrictAbu
Government
 • MayorNorihiko Hanada (from May 2017)
Area
 • Total115.95 km2 (44.77 sq mi)
Population
 (June 30, 2023)
 • Total3,054
 • Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2636, Nako, Abu-cho, Abu-gun, Yamaguchi-ken 759-3622
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerRhododendron
TreeKusunoki
San'in Main Line Sogo River Bridge

Abu (阿武町, Abu-chō) is a town located in Abu District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023, the town had an estimated population of 3,054 in 1530 households and a population density of 26 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 115.95 square kilometres (44.77 sq mi). Noted for its wagyu beef and kiwifruit, the town is a member of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan association.

  1. ^ "Abu town official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.