Katsuragi, Nara

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Katsuragi
葛城市
City
View of Mount Yamato-Katsuragi

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Location of Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture
Katsuragi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E / 34.483°N 135.733°E / 34.483; 135.733Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E / 34.483°N 135.733°E / 34.483; 135.733
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshihiko Yoshikawa
Area
 • Total 33.73 km2 (13.02 sq mi)
Population (March 1, 2010)
 • Total 35,622
 • Density 1,060/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Quercus gilva
Camphor Laurel
- Flower Peony
Chrysanthemum
- Bird Japanese Bush Warbler
Address 166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi-shi, Nara-ken
639-2195
Phone number 0745-69-3001
Website www.city.katsuragi.nara.jp

Katsuragi (葛城市 Katsuragi-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 35,622 and a population density of 1,060 persons per km². The total area is 33.73 km².

The modern city of Katsurgi was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Shinjō and Taima (both from Kitakatsuragi District).

Taima Temple

Neighboring municipalities

Education

Junior high schools

  • Shinjo Junior High School
  • Hakuhou Junior High School

Elementary schools

  • Shinjo Elementary School
  • Shinjokita Elementary School
  • Banjou Elementary School
  • Oshimi Elementary School
  • Iwaki Elementary School
  • Taima Elementary School

Transportation

Rail

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