Kawanishi, Nara

Kawanishi
川西町
Town
Kawanishi Town

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Location of Kawanishi in Nara Prefecture
Kawanishi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°35′N 135°46′E / 34.583°N 135.767°E / 34.583; 135.767Coordinates: 34°35′N 135°46′E / 34.583°N 135.767°E / 34.583; 135.767
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Shiki
Area
  Total 5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2017)
  Total 8,704
  Density 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Zelkova serrata
  Flower Cosmos (plant)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 28-1 Yūzaki Ōaza, Kawanishi-chō, Nara-ken
636-0213
Website www.town.nara-kawanishi.lg.jp

Kawanishi (川西町, Kawanishi-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 8,704.[1] The total area is 5.94 km².

Geography

The Yamato River flows through the town, and branches off into three rivers, the Asuka River, the Tera River, and the Soga River. The majority of the town is flat.

Transportation

Rail

Kintetsu Railway

Notable places

References

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


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