Ando, Nara
| Ando 安堵町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Ando in Nara Prefecture | |
  Ando Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°36′N 135°45′E / 34.600°N 135.750°ECoordinates: 34°36′N 135°45′E / 34.600°N 135.750°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| District | Ikoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2007) | |
| • Total | 8,076 |
| • Density | 1,870/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Ilex integra |
| - Flower | Dianthus |
| Address |
958 Higashi-ando, Ando-chō, Ikoma-gun, Nara-ken 639-1095 |
| Phone number | 0743-57-1512 |
| Website | Town of Ando |
Ando (安堵町 Ando-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 8,076 and a density of 1870 persons per km². The total area is 4.33 km².
Geography
Located in the northwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is a relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through Ando.
History
- 1889 - Five villages are merged in Heguri District, creating Ando village.
- 1896 - Heguri District is united by Soejimo District, creating Ikoma District.
- 1986 - Ando village is renamed Ando town.
Education
- Primary Schools
- Ando Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Ando Junior High School
Places of note
- Ando Cultural Museum
- Tomimoto Kenichi Memorial Museum
- Nakake House
External links
Media related to Ando, Nara at Wikimedia Commons
- Ando official website (Japanese)
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