Ando, Nara

Ando
安堵町
Town

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Location of Ando in Nara Prefecture
Ando
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°36′N 135°45′E / 34.600°N 135.750°E / 34.600; 135.750Coordinates: 34°36′N 135°45′E / 34.600°N 135.750°E / 34.600; 135.750
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Ikoma
Area
 • Total 4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2017)
 • Total 7,523
 • Density 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Ilex integra
 • Flower Dianthus
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 958 Higashi-ando, Ando-chō, Ikoma-gun, Nara-ken
639-1095
Website www.town.ando.nara.jp

Ando (安堵町, Ando-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 7,523 and 3,395 households.[1] The density is 1700 persons per km², and the total area is 4.33 km².

Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is a relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through Ando.

History

  • 1889 - Five villages are merged in Heguri District, creating Ando village.
  • 1896 - Heguri District is united by Soejimo District, creating Ikoma District.
  • 1986 - Ando village is renamed Ando town.

Education

Places of note

  • Ando Cultural Museum
  • Tomimoto Kenichi Memorial Museum
  • Nakake House

Transportation

Rail

West Japan Railway Company's Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) passes through Ando. However, no stations are found in the town.

Road

References

  1. ↑ "Official website of Ando Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Ando Town. Retrieved 24 April 2017.


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