Ando, Nara

Ando (安堵町, Ando-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Ando

安堵町
Town
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Location of Ando in Nara Prefecture
Ando
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°36′N 135°45′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara Prefecture
DistrictIkoma
Area
  Total4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2017)
  Total7,523
  Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address958 Higashi-ando, Ando-chō, Ikoma-gun, Nara-ken
639-1095
Websitewww.town.ando.nara.jp
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TreeIlex integra

As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 7,523 and 3,395 households.[1] The density is 1700 persons per km², and the total area is 4.33 km².

Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is a relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through Ando.

History

  • 1889 - Five villages are merged in Heguri District, creating Ando village.
  • 1896 - Heguri District is united by Soejimo District, creating Ikoma District.
  • 1986 - Ando village is renamed Ando town.

Education

Places of note

  • Ando Cultural Museum
  • Tomimoto Kenichi Memorial Museum
  • Nakake House

Transportation

Rail

West Japan Railway Company's Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) passes through Ando. However, no stations are found in the town.

Road

References

  1. "Official website of Ando Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Ando Town. Retrieved 24 April 2017.


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