Summary
Katsuragi (葛󠄀城市, Katsuragi-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of August 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 37,352, and 14,775 households.[1] The population density is 1,107 persons per km2, and the total area is 33.73 km2.[citation needed]
Katsuragi
葛󠄀城市 | |
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 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture | |
  Katsuragi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E / 34.483°N 135.733°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kazuhiko Ako |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.73 km2 (13.02 sq mi) |
| Population (August 1, 2019) | |
| • Total | 37,352 |
| • Density | 1,107/km2 (2,870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi-shi, Nara-ken 639-2195 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
| Flower | Peony and chrysanthemum |
| Tree | Quercus gilva and camphor laurel |
The modern city of Katsuragi was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Shinjō and Taima (both from Kitakatsuragi District).
Katsuragi has a deep history being located in the ancient capital of Japan, Nara. Katsuragi has many temples, shrines and tombs, many which contain important national treasures and important cultural properties.
Katsuragi has a rich natural environment. To the west lies the Kongo ranges which includes the mountains of Mt. Nijo, Mt. Iwahashi and Mt. Katsuragi.
The east side of Katsuragi City includes the commercial and residential areas with National Route 24, railway stations and the Katsuragi River.
The climate is generally mild and is classified as an inland climate. The temperature change during the day can be wide. It is hot in summer and cold in winter with a little bit of snow.
Landmarks edit
Buddhist temples edit
- Taimadera
- Sekko-ji
Shrines edit
- Fuefuki Shrine
- Nagao Shrine
- Kakinomoto Shrine
Tomb edit
- Tomb of Prince Otsu
- Imperial mausoleum of Empress Iitoyo
Mountains edit
- Mt Katsuragi
- Mt Nijo
- Mt Iwahashiyama
- Mt Kongo
Other edit
- Sumo Pavillion
- Takenouchi route
- Sanroku Park
- Katsuragi city history museum
Notable people edit
Katsuragi city has a rich history and is known for being connected to famous princes, princesses and poets. Some of their tombs can still be visited in Katsuragi City today.
- Kakinomotono Hitomaro
- Princess Chujyo (Chujyohime)
- Empress Iitoyo (Iitoyo Tenno)
- Princess Oku (Okunohimemiko) and Prince Otsu (Otsunomiko)
- Shiba Ryotaro
- Maekawa Samio
Neighboring municipalities edit
Education edit
Junior high schools edit
- Shinjo Junior High School
- Hakuhou Junior High School
Elementary schools edit
- Shinjo Elementary School
- Shinjokita Elementary School
- Oshimi Elementary School
- Iwaki Elementary School
- Taima Elementary School
Transportation edit
Rail edit
Road edit
References edit
- ^ "Official website of Katsuragi city" (in Japanese). Japan: Katsuragi City. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
External links edit
- Katsuragi City official website (in Japanese)
- Katsuragi City official website (in English)
Geographic data related to Katsuragi, Nara at OpenStreetMap
