| Nanbu 南部町 |
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| Location of Nanbu in Tottori | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Tottori |
| District | Saihaku |
| Area | |
| • Total | 114.03 km2 (44 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 12,042 |
| • Density | 105.6/km2 (273.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Nanbu |
Nanbu (南部町 Nanbu-chō) is a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori, Japan.
Nanbu was founded on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Saihaku and Aimi, both from Saihaku District.
As of 2006, the town has an estimated population of 12,042 and a density of 105.60 persons per km². The total area is 114.03 km².
Nanbu is home to Tottori Hanakairo (or Tottori Prefectural Flower Park), Japan's largest floral theme park. It features extensive gardens, multi-lingual guide pamphlets, and a large indoor orchid cultivation area.
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