Takatori, Nara
Takatori 高取町 | |||
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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°ECoordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°E | |||
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 |
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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
- ↑ "Official website of Takatori Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Takatori Town. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ↑ 2005.Kangaeri Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Otsuka Publishing p. 38
External links
Media related to Takatori, Nara at Wikimedia Commons- Takatori official website (in Japanese)
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