Tawaramoto, Nara

Tawaramoto (田原本町, Tawaramoto-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Tawaramoto

田原本町
Town
Tawaramoto Town Office
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Location of Tawaramoto in Nara Prefecture
Tawaramoto
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°33′N 135°48′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara Prefecture
DistrictShiki
Area
  Total21.09 km2 (8.14 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
  Total32,241
  Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address890-1 Tawarmoto-chō, Nara-ken
636-0392
Websitewww.town.tawaramoto.nara.jp
Symbols
FlowerNarcissus
TreeQuercus Gilva

As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 32,241.[1] The total area is 21.09 km².[2] It has many temples and shrines including Jinrakuji.

Geography

Located in the center of the Nara Basin, the majority of the land is flat. The Yamato River flows through the eastern portion of the town.

Surrounding municipalities

Education

References

  1. "Population of Tawaramoto Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Tawaramoto Town. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. "Nature of Tawaramoto Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Tawaramoto Town. Retrieved 23 April 2017.


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