Soni, Nara

Soni
曽爾村
village

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Location of Soni in Nara Prefecture
Soni
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°31′N 136°7′E / 34.517°N 136.117°E / 34.517; 136.117Coordinates: 34°31′N 136°7′E / 34.517°N 136.117°E / 34.517; 136.117
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Uda
Government
 • Mayor Yoshinori Uyama
Area
 • Total 47.84 km2 (18.47 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2017)
 • Total 1,528
 • Density 32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Cryptomeria
 • Flower Azalea
 • Bird Japanese white-eye
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 495-1 Ōaza Imai, Soni-mura, Uda-gun, Nara-ken
633-1212
Website www.vill.soni.nara.jp

Soni (曽爾村, Soni-mura) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 2017, the village has an estimated population of 1,528[1] and a density of 32 persons per km2. The total area is 47.84 km2.

Geography

Soni Plateau of later fall

The village of Soni is located in the northeastern portion of Nara Prefecture, in Uda District. It is situated in a cool climate, and most dwellings are located near the valley. Many mountains, including the Byōbu-iwa, are close to the valley. Also, the Shōrenji River flows through the village.[2]

Surrounding municipalities

Notable locations

  • Soni Plateau
  • Koochi Valley
  • Soni Plateau Hot Springs
  • Byōbu-iwa

References

  1. ↑ "Official website of Soni Village" (in Japanese). Japan: Soni Village. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. ↑ 2005.Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Publishing, p.36


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