| Yui | |||
| Native Name Lang: | ja | ||
| Settlement Type: | Former municipality | ||
| Pushpin Map: | Japan | ||
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: | 35.1°N 172°W | ||
| Subdivision Type: | Country | ||
| Subdivision Name: | Japan | ||
| Subdivision Type1: | Region | ||
| Subdivision Name1: | Chūbu (Tōkai) | ||
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture | ||
| Subdivision Name2: | Shizuoka Prefecture | ||
| Subdivision Type3: | District | ||
| Subdivision Name3: | Ihara | ||
| Extinct Title: | Merged | ||
| Extinct Date: | November 1, 2008 (now part of Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka) | ||
| Leader Title: | Mayor | ||
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor | ||
| Unit Pref: | Metric | ||
| Area Total Km2: | 23.03 | ||
| Population Total: | 9,085 | ||
| Population As Of: | October 1, 2008 | ||
| Population Density Km2: | 394.5 | ||
| Timezone1: | JST | ||
| Utc Offset1: | +09:00 | ||
| Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address | ||
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was a town located in Ihara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2008, the town had an estimated population of 9,085 and a density of 394.5 persons per km2. The total area was 23.03 km2.
On November 1, 2008, Yui was merged into the Shimizu-ku ward of the expanded city of Shizuoka. Ihara District was dissolved as a result of this merger.[1]
Yui was well known for, a small variety of shrimp found in Suruga Bay.
Yui's flag displayed the character "由" to represent the town and 12 stamens; one for each of the wards. These are contained within orange blossoms, a special product of Yui. Around the flower, a seagull represents peace and equality. Yui's symbols were the bush warbler, fragrant olive, and cherry blossoms.
The town had two elementary schools and one junior high school.
Yui is served by Yui Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line.