Takatori, Nara

Takatori
高取町
Town
Takatori Town

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Location of Takatori in Nara Prefecture
Takatori
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°E / 34.450; 135.800Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°E / 34.450; 135.800
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Takaichi
Area
 • Total 25.77 km2 (9.95 sq mi)
Population (March 31, 2017)
 • Total 6,964
 • Density 270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Maple
 • Flower Azalea
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 635-0154
Website www.town.takatori.nara.jp

Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 6,964.[1] The total area is 25.77 km².

Geography

Located in central Nara Prefecture in the Nara Basin, most of the town is flat. The majority of the land is used for agriculture, especially for grain.[2]

  • Rivers : Takatori River, Soga River, Kibi River

Surrounding municipalities

Notable locations

  • Takatori Castle Ruin
  • Minamihokke Temple
  • Kojima Temple

References

  1. ↑ "Official website of Takatori Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Takatori Town. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ↑ 2005.Kangaeri Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Otsuka Publishing p. 38


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