Tawaramoto, Nara

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Tawaramoto
田原本町
Location of Tawaramoto
Tawaramoto's location in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Shiki District
Physical characteristics
Area 21.10 km² (8.15 sq mi)
Population (as of October 1, 2007)
     Total 32,595
     Density 1,545 /km² (4,002 /sq mi)
Symbols
Tree Quercus Gilva
Flower Narcissus
Tawaramoto Government Office
Address 636-0392
890-1 Tawarmoto-chō, Nara-ken
Phone number 0744-32-2901
Official website: Town of Tawaramoto

Tawaramoto (田原本町 Tawaramoto-chō?) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 32,595. The total area is 21.10 km². It has many temples and shrines including Jinrakuji.

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[edit] Geography

Located in the center of the Nara Basin, the majority of the land is flat. The Yamato River flows through the eastern portion of the town.

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

[edit] Education

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Coordinates: 34°33′N, 135°48′E

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