Katsuragi, Nara

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Katsuragi
葛城市
Location of Katsuragi
Katsuragi's location in Nara, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara
Physical characteristics
Area 33.73 km² (13.02 sq mi)
Population (as of January 1, 2007)
     Total 35,885
     Density 1,063.88 /km² (2,755 /sq mi)
Location 34°29′N, 135°44′E
Symbols
Tree Quercus gilva
Camphor Laurel
Flower Peony
Chrysanthemum
Bird Japanese Bush Warbler
Katsuragi Government Office
Mayor Yoshihiko Yoshikawa
Address 639-2195
166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi-shi, Nara-ken
Phone number 0745-69-3001
Official website: City of Katsuragi

Katsuragi (葛城市 Katsuragi-shi?) is a city in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2007, the town had an estimated population of 35,885 and a density of 1,063.88 persons per km². The total area is 33.73 km².

The city was founded on October 1, 2004 when the town of Shinjo and Taima merged to form one new city.

Contents

[edit] Neighboring municipalities

[edit] Education

  • Primary Schools
    • Shinjo Elementary School
    • Shinjokita Elementary School
    • Banjou Elementary School
    • Oshimi Elementary School
    • Iwaki Elementary School
    • Taima Elementary School
  • Junior High Schools
    • Shinjo Junior High School
    • Hakuhou Junior High School

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Rail

[edit] External links


Shadow picture of Nara Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Flag of Nara Prefecture
Cities
Gojō | Gose | Ikoma | Kashiba | Kashihara | Katsuragi | Nara (capital) | Sakurai | Tenri | Uda | Yamatokōriyama | Yamatotakada
Districts
Ikoma | Kitakatsuragi | Shiki | Takaichi | Uda | Yamabe | Yoshino
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit