Sonobe
園部町
Town
Traditional thatched houses in Sonobe
Sonobe sunset
Flag of Sonobe
Official logo of Sonobe
Country Japan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
DistrictFunai District
Area
  Total102.78 km2 (39.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total16,958
  Density164.99/km2 (427.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- Merged intoNantan, Kyoto,

Sonobe (園部町, Sonobe-chō) was a town located in Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

On January 1 2006, Sonobe, along with the towns of Hiyoshi and Yagi (all from Funai District), and the town of Miyama (from Kitakuwada District), was merged to create the city of Nantan.

Sonobe served as the administrative center of Nantan.

Notable people

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