Yawata is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023, the city has an estimated population of 69,306 in 33972 households …Yawata is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023, the city has an estimated population of 69,306 in 33972 households and a population density of 2800 persons per km². The total area of the city is 24.35 square kilometres. The Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū is located in Yawata.