Nosegawa, Nara

Nosegawa
野迫川村
Village

Location of Nosegawa in Nara Prefecture
Nosegawa

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°10′N 135°38′E / 34.167°N 135.633°ECoordinates: 34°10′N 135°38′E / 34.167°N 135.633°E
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Yoshino
Area
  Total 155.03 km2 (59.86 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
  Total 699
  Density 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Betula platyphylla
- Flower Rhododendron
- Bird Japanese Bush-warbler
Address 648-0305
Phone number 0747-37-2101
Website Village of Nosegawa

Nosegawa (野迫川村 Nosegawa-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 699. The total area is 155.03 km2.

Geography

Located in southwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is surrounded by the Kii Mountain Range. Mount Natsumushi (1349 m) and Mount Arakami (1260 m) are two major mountains in Nosegawa. Many rivers, such as the Iketsu River, run through the village and are eventually united by the Totsukawa River which flows to the Pacific Ocean.

Surrounding municipalities

Education

External links

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