Soni, Nara

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Soni
曽爾村
Location of Soni
Soni's location in Nara, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara
District Uda
Physical characteristics
Area 47.84 km² (18.47 sq mi)
Population (as of March 31, 2005)
     Total 2,230
     Density 46.61 /km² (121 /sq mi)
Location 34°31′N, 136°7′E
Symbols
Tree Cryptomeria
Flower Azalea
Bird Japanese White-eye
Soni Government Office
Mayor Yoshinori Uyama
Address 633-1212
495-1 Ōaza Imai, Soni-mura, Uda-gun, Nara-ken
Phone number 0745-94-2101
Official website: Village of Soni

Soni (曽爾村 Soni-mura?) is a village located in Uda District, Nara, Japan.

As of 2005, the village has an estimated population of 2,230 and a density of 46.61 persons per km². The total area is 47.84 km².

Soni Plateau of later fall
Soni Plateau of later fall

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[edit] Geography

The village of Soni is located in the northeastern portion of Nara Prefecture, in Uda District. It is situated in a cool climate, and most dwellings are located near the valley. Many mountains, including the Byōbu-iwa, are close to the valley. Also, the Aorenji River flows through the village.[1]

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

[edit] Notable locations

  • Soni Plateau
  • Koochi Valley
  • Soni Plateau Hot Springs
  • Byōbu-iwa

[edit] References

  1. ^ 2005.Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Publishing, p.36

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