Kōra, Shiga
| Kōra 甲良町 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | ||
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 Location of Kōra in Shiga Prefecture | ||
  Kōra Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′E / 35.200°N 136.267°ECoordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′E / 35.200°N 136.267°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Shiga Prefecture | |
| District | Inukami | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Toyoaki Kitagawa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.66 km2 (5.27 sq mi) | |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | ||
| • Total | 6,932 | |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Zelkova serrata | |
| • Flower | Wisteria | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address |
353-1, Zaiji, Kōra-chō, Inukami-gun, Shiga-ken 522-0244 | |
| Website |
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Kōra (甲良町 Kōra-chō) is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,932 and a density of 510 persons per km². The total area is 13.66 km².
Kōra is famous for Saimyō-ji Temple (西明寺). It is also known as a hometown of Amako clan, Tōdō Takatora and master carpenters who built Nikkō Tōshō-gū.
External links
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