Kitayama, Wakayama
| Kitayama 北山村 | ||
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| Village | ||
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 Location of Kitayama in Wakayama Prefecture | ||
  Kitayama Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 33°56′N 135°58′E / 33.933°N 135.967°ECoordinates: 33°56′N 135°58′E / 33.933°N 135.967°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture | |
| District | Higashimuro | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 48.21 km2 (18.61 sq mi) | |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | ||
| • Total | 432 | |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website |
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Kitayama (北山村 Kitayama-mura) is an exclave village that belongs to Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, but is located on the border between Mie and Nara Prefectures.
As of 2016, the village has an estimated population of 432 and a density of 9 persons per km². The total area is 48.21 km².
Kitayama is the only remaining village in Wakayama Prefecture. Kitayama is known in Japan for growing a fruit called jabara, which is considered a potent cure for hay fever.
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