Katsuragi, Nara

Katsuragi
葛城市
City

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Location of Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture
Katsuragi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E / 34.483°N 135.733°E / 34.483; 135.733Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E / 34.483°N 135.733°E / 34.483; 135.733
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshihiko Yoshikawa
Area
 • Total 33.73 km2 (13.02 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2017)
 • Total 37,235
 • Density 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Quercus gilva and
camphor laurel
 • Flower Peony and
chrysanthemum
 • Bird Japanese bush warbler
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi-shi, Nara-ken
639-2195
Website www.city.katsuragi.nara.jp

Katsuragi (葛城市, Katsuragi-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 37,235, and 14,331 households.[1] The population density is 1,100 persons per km2, and the total area is 33.73 km2.

The modern city of Katsuragi was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Shinjō and Taima (both from Kitakatsuragi District).

Taima Temple

Neighboring municipalities

Education

Junior high schools

  • Shinjo Junior High School
  • Hakuhou Junior High School

Elementary schools

  • Shinjo Elementary School
  • Shinjokita Elementary School
  • Oshimi Elementary School
  • Iwaki Elementary School
  • Taima Elementary School

Transportation

Rail

Road

References

  1. ↑ "Official website of Katsuragi city" (in Japanese). Japan: Katsuragi City. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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