Higashiyoshino, Nara

Higashiyoshino
東吉野村
—  Village  —
Location of Higashiyoshino in Nara
Higashiyoshino
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara
District Yoshino
Area
 • Total 131.60 km2 (50.8 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
 • Total 2,426
 • Density 18.40/km2 (47.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Phone number 0746-42-0441
Address 99 Ōaza Ogawa, Higashiyoshino-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara-ken
633-2492
Website Village of Higashiyoshino

Higashiyoshino (東吉野村 Higashiyoshino-mura?) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 2,426 and a density of 18.40 persons per km². The total area is 131.60 km².

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Geography

Located in central Nara Prefecture, the majority of the town is mountainous. Mount Kunimi, at 1419 m, is the highest mountain in the village. There are other mountains, such as Mount Takami, at 1248 m, situated in western portion of Higashiyoshino.[1]

Surrounding municipalities

Sister cities

In Japan

References

  1. ^ 考える社会科地図 Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu. 四谷大塚出版 Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Shuppan. 2005. p. 36. 

External links

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