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Takatori, Nara

Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°E / 34.450; 135.800
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Takatori
高取町
Town
Takatori Town
Takatori Town
Flag of Takatori
Official seal of Takatori
Location of Takatori in Nara Prefecture
Location of Takatori in Nara Prefecture
Takatori is located in Japan
Takatori
Takatori
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°27′N 135°48′E / 34.450°N 135.800°E / 34.450; 135.800
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara Prefecture
DistrictTakaichi
Area
 • Total25.77 km2 (9.95 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
 • Total6,964
 • Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address635-0154
Websitewww.town.takatori.nara.jp
Symbols
FlowerAzalea
TreeMaple

Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 6,964.[1] The total area is 25.77 km2.

Geography

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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

Surrounding municipalities

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Notable locations

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References

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  1. ^ "Official website of Takatori Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Takatori Town. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ 2005.Kangaeri Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Otsuka Publishing p. 38
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