Takatori, Nara

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Swidran (talk | contribs) at 20:40, 23 April 2017 (+chapter, +image_skyline, updated population figure). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Template:Infobox city Japan

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

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

Notable locations

  • Takatori Castle Ruin
  • Minamihokke Temple
  • Kojima Temple

References

  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

External links