Yao, Osaka

Yao, Osaka
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**Yao**
**八尾市**
Yao's location in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Yao's location in Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Osaka Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	41.71 km² (16.10 sq mi)
Population (as of August 2006)
Total	274,018
Density	6,569.6 /km² (17,015 /sq mi)
Location	34°38′N 135°36′E / 34.633, 135.6Coordinates: 34°38′N 135°36′E / 34.633, 135.6
Symbols
Tree	Ginkgo
Flower	Chrysanthemum
Flag
Yao Government Office
Mayor	Seita Tanaka
Address	1-1-1, Honmachi, Yao-shi, Osaka-fu 581-0003
Phone number	+81-72-991-3881
Official website: Yao City

City hall of Yao

Yao (八尾市, Yao-shi^?) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2006, the city has an estimated population of 274,018 and the density of 6,561.06 persons per km². The total area is 41.71 km².

Yao is home to a general aviation airport, Yao Airport.

The city was founded on April 1, 1948.

It is perhaps best known for its Kawachi ondo festival. The first day features dancers in colorful costumes parading along the street. The second day is a huge bon odori on the grounds of Yao high school where hundreds of people gather to dance and celebrate their historic song and dance.