Yamatokōriyama, Nara
| Yamatokōriyama 大和郡山市 | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Yamatokōriyama in Nara Prefecture | |
  Yamatokōriyama Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°39′N 135°47′E / 34.650°N 135.783°ECoordinates: 34°39′N 135°47′E / 34.650°N 135.783°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kiyoshi Ueda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.68 km2 (16.48 sq mi) |
| Population (August 31, 2006) | |
| • Total | 93,280 |
| • Density | 2,185.56/km2 (5,660.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Japanese Black Pine, Peking Willow |
| - Flower | Chrysanthemum, Prunus jamasakura |
| Address |
248-4 Kitakōriyama-chō, Yamatokōriyama-shi, Nara-ken 639-1198 |
| Phone number | 0743-53-1151 |
| Website |
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Yamatokōriyama (大和郡山市 Yamatokōriyama-shi) is a city in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
As of August 31, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 93,280 and a population density of 2,185.56 persons per km². The total area is 42.68 km².
Geography
Located in the northern portion of the Nara Basin, the Saho River and the Tomio River flow through. The majority of the city is flat, although the portion west of the Tomio River is a little elevated. There are many ponds in the city, which were created for cultivating goldfish.
The settlement of Hieda, located east of the Saho River, is well known for its old fashioned buildings, which are surrounded by moats.
History
The city was founded on January 1, 1954.
Economy
The culture of Japanese carp known as koi is famous. In the Edo period, samurai began to cultivate these goldfish as a side job. Yamatokoriyama's share of the koi industry is the largest in Japan. While Yamatokoriyama's involvement in this industry continues, in recent years it has begun to decline from lack of interest in younger generations.
Notable locations
- Kōriyama Castle
Shrines
- Himeta Shrine
- Yanagisawa Shrine
- Kasuga Shrine
- Koizumi Shrine
Temples
- Matsuo-dera
- Yata-dera
- Jikō-in
- Kyūshō-ji
- Kakuan-ji
Other
- Dainagon-zuka (grave of Toyotomi Hidenaga)
Education
High schools
- Nara Gakuen
- Koriyama High School
Transportation
Rail
Road
- Expressways
- Nishi-Meihan Expressway
- Keinawa Expressway (under construction)
- National Route 24
- National Route 25
- National Route 308
Sister cities
Yamatokōriyama has been twinned with Kofu, Yamanashi in Japan since 1992.[1]
References
- ↑ Sister City Retrieved 7 November 2012.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yamatokoriyama, Nara. |
- Yamatokoriyama City official website (Japanese)
- Yamatokoriyama City official website (English)
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