Nosegawa, Nara

Nosegawa (野迫川村, Nosegawa-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Nosegawa

野迫川村
Village
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Location of Nosegawa in Nara Prefecture
Nosegawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°10′N 135°38′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara Prefecture
DistrictYoshino
Area
  Total155.03 km2 (59.86 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
  Total424
  Density2.7/km2 (7.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address648-0305
Websitewww.vill.nosegawa.nara.jp
Symbols
BirdJapanese bush-warbler
FlowerRhododendron
TreeBetula platyphylla

As of October 1, 2016, the village has an estimated population of 424. The total area is 155.03 km2.

Geography

Located in southwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is surrounded by the Kii Mountain Range. Mount Natsumushi (1349 m) and Mount Arakami (1260 m) are two major mountains in Nosegawa. Many rivers, such as the Iketsu River, run through the village and are eventually united by the Totsukawa River which flows to the Pacific Ocean.

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