Kōryō, Nara
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| Kōryō 広陵町 |
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 Kōryō
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| Coordinates: 34°33′N 135°45′E / 34.55°N 135.75°ECoordinates: 34°33′N 135°45′E / 34.55°N 135.75°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| District | Kitakatsuragi |
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| • Total | 16.34 km2 (6.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 31,964 |
| • Density | 1,960/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Kōryō |
Kōryō (広陵町 Kōryō-chō) is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara, Japan. It served as Japan's temporary capital from 640-642 AD, the Kudara Palace. Kudara is a reference to the Korean kingdom of Baekje.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 31,964 and a density of 1,956.18 persons per km². The total area is 16.34 km².
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Media related to Kōryō, Nara at Wikimedia Commons
- Kōryō official website (Japanese)
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