Kōra, Shiga
Kōra (甲良町, Kōra-chō) is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
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 Location of Kōra in Shiga Prefecture | |
  Kōra Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′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 | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 353-1, Zaiji, Kōra-chō, Inukami-gun, Shiga-ken 522-0244 |
| Website | www |
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.
Geography
Kōra is located within the foot of Suzuka Mountains, with most of the town is located within low grounds. The Inukami River passes through this town.
Transportation
Railway
Highways
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External links
- Kōra official Website (in Japanese)
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