Nishimera, Miyazaki
| Nishimera 西米良村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Nishimera in Miyazaki Prefecture | |
  Nishimera Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°14′2″N 131°9′24″E / 32.23389°N 131.15667°ECoordinates: 32°14′2″N 131°9′24″E / 32.23389°N 131.15667°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| District | Koyu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 271.56 km2 (104.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 1,298 |
| • Density | 4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Village of Nishimera |
Nishimera (西米良村 Nishimera-son) is a village located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2005, the village has an estimated population of 1,298 and the density of 4.78 persons per km². The total area is 271.56 km².
Nishimera is made up of the hamlets of Murasho, Ogawa, Koshino, Yokono, Takehara, Kanmera, and Itaya.
The main hamlet of Nishimera is called Murasho, has a population of 639 and has one traffic light. However such isolation is balanced by the beautiful mountains which surround the village and the picturesque river which runs through it.
Sister cities
Nishimera is twinned with:
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Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan - Tōno, Iwate, Japan
External links
Media related to Nishimera, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons
- Nishimera official website (Japanese)