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Nosegawa, Nara 
Summary
Nosegawa (野迫川村, Nosegawa-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Nosegawa
野迫川村 | |
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Village | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Nosegawa in Nara Prefecture | |
  Nosegawa Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′N 135°38′E / 34.167°N 135.633°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| District | Yoshino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 155.03 km2 (59.86 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 424 |
| • Density | 2.7/km2 (7.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 648-0305 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese bush-warbler |
| Flower | Rhododendron |
| Tree | Betula platyphylla |
As of October 1, 2016, the village has an estimated population of 424. The total area is 155.03 km2. Nosegawa is the smallest village by population located on the four main islands of Japan.
Geography edit
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.
Surrounding municipalities edit
Education edit
- Primary Schools
- Nosegawa Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Nosegawa Junior High School
External links edit
Media related to Nosegawa, Nara at Wikimedia Commons- Nosegawa official website (in Japanese)
