Takato, Nagano

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Takatō (高遠町; -machi) was a town located in Kamiina District, Nagano, Japan. The city was famous in Japan for its cherry blossom (sakura) park. The blossoms usually bloom in the first half of April.

March 31, 2006, the town merged with the city of Ina and the village of Hase to form the new city of Ina. The town ended their 117 years of history. The town is now part of the city of Ina.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,976. The total area is 139.36 km².

Coordinates: 36°43′N 140°43′E

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