Kawanishi, Nara

Kawanishi
川西町
Town

Location of Kawanishi in Nara Prefecture
Kawanishi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°35′N 135°46′E / 34.583°N 135.767°ECoordinates: 34°35′N 135°46′E / 34.583°N 135.767°E
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Shiki
Area
  Total 5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
  Total 9,086
  Density 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Zelkova serrata
- Flower Cosmos (plant)
Address 28-1 Yūzaki Ōaza, Kawanishi-chō, Nara-ken
636-0213
Phone number 0745-44-2211
Website Town of Kawanishi

Kawanishi (川西町 Kawanishi-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 9,086. The total area is 5.94 km².

Geography

The Yamato River flows through the town, and branches off into three rivers, the Asuka River, the Tera River, and the Soga River. The majority of the town is flat.

Transportation

Rail

Kintetsu Railways

Notable places

External links

Media related to Kawanishi, Nara at Wikimedia Commons