Takatori, Nara
| Takatori 高取町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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 Location of Takatori in Nara Prefecture | ||
  Takatori Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°ECoordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture | |
| District | Takaichi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.77 km2 (9.95 sq mi) | |
| Population (October 1, 2007) | ||
| • Total | 7,894 | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Maple | |
| - Flower | Azalea | |
| Address | 635-0154 | |
| Phone number | 0744-52-3334 | |
| Website | Town of Takatori | |
Takatori (高取町 Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,894. The total area is 25.77 km².
Geography
Located in central Nara Prefecture in the Nara Basin, most of the town is flat. The majority of the land is used for agriculture, especially for grain.[1]
- Rivers : Takatori River, Soga River, Kibi River
Surrounding municipalities
Notable locations
- Takatori Castle Ruin
- Minamihokke Temple
- Kojima Temple
References
- ↑ 2005.Kangaeri Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Otsuka Publishing p. 38
External links
Media related to Takatori, Nara at Wikimedia Commons
- Takatori official website (Japanese)
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