Takatori, Nara
Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
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Town | |
 Takatori Town | |
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 Location of Takatori in Nara Prefecture | |
  Takatori Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| District | Takaichi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.77 km2 (9.95 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2017) | |
| • Total | 6,964 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Maple |
| • Flower | Azalea |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 635-0154 |
| Website | www |
As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 6,964.[1] 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.[2]
- Rivers : Takatori River, Soga River, Kibi River
Notable locations
- Takatori Castle Ruin
- Minamihokke Temple
- Kojima Temple
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References
- "Official website of Takatori Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Takatori Town. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- 2005.Kangaeri Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Otsuka Publishing p. 38
External links
- Takatori official website (in Japanese)
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