Takatori, Nara
Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Takatori
高取町 | |
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Town | |
 Takatori Town | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
 Location of Takatori in Nara Prefecture | |
  Takatori Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′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) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 635-0154 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Azalea |
| Tree | Maple |
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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