Takatori, Nara

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Takatori
高取町

Takatori's location in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Nara Prefecture
District	Takaichi District
Physical characteristics
Area	25.77 km² (9.95 sq mi)
Population (as of October 1, 2007)
Total	7,894
Location	34°27′N, 135°48′E
Symbols
Tree	Maple
Flower	Azalea
Takatori Government Office
Phone number	0744-52-3334
Official website: of Takatori

Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō^?) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,894. The total area is 25.77 km².

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Surrounding municipalities 2 Notable locations 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Geography

Located in central Nara Prefecture in the Nara Basin, most of the town is flat. The majority of the land is used for agriculture, especially for grain. ^[1]

• Rivers : Takatori River, Soga River, Kibi River

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

• Nara Prefecture
  • Kashihara
  • Gose
  • Asuka
  • Ōyodo
  • Yoshino

[edit] Notable locations

• Takatori Castle Ruin
• Minamihokke Temple
• Kojima Temple

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• (Japanese) Takatori town Official Site