Ando, Nara

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Ando
安堵町
Location of Ando
Ando's location in Nara, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara
District Ikoma
Physical characteristics
Area 4.33 km² (1.67 sq mi)
Population (as of October 1, 2007)
     Total 8,076
     Density 1,870 /km² (4,843 /sq mi)
Location 34°36′N, 135°45′E
Symbols
Tree Ilex integra
Flower Dianthus
Ando Government Office
Address 639-1095
958 Higashi-ando, Ando-chō, Ikoma-gun, Nara-ken
Phone number 0743-57-1512
Official website: Town of Ando

Ando (安堵町 Ando-chō?) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 8,076 and a density of 1870 persons per km². The total area is 4.33 km².

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[edit] Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of the Nara prefecture, it is relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through.

[edit] History

  • 1889-Five villages are merged together in Heguri District, creating Ando village.
  • 1896-Heguri District is united by Soejimo District, creating Ikoma District.
  • 1986-Ando village is renamed Ando town.

[edit] Education

[edit] Places of note

  • Ando Cultural Museum
  • Tomimoto Kenichi Memorial Museum
  • Nakake House

[edit] External links

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