Tenri, Nara

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Tenri City
天理市
Location of Tenri City
Tenri City's location in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kinki
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 86.37 km²
Population (as of March 31, 2005)
     Total 69,857
     Density 805.68/km²
Location 34°35′39, N°135′49
Symbols
Tree Ginkgo
Flower Ume
Tenri City City Hall
Mayor Keisaku Minami
Address 〒632-8555
Tennri-shi,
605 Kawaharajo-cho
Phone number 0743-63-1001
Official website: Tenri City

Coordinates: 34°35′39, N°135′49


Tenri (天理市 Tenri-shi?) is a city located in Nara, Japan.

The Isonokami Jingu, a Shinto shrine of religious, historical and artistic significance, stands in Tenri.

The spiritual center of the Tenrikyo religion is also located in Tenri.

As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 69,587 and the density of 805.68 persons per km². The total area is 86.37 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1954. It is sister city of La Serena, Chile, since 1966

Gate of Isonokami Jingu
Gate of Isonokami Jingu

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