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| Katsuragi 葛󠄀城市 | |
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| City | |
 Taima-dera | |
 Flag Emblem | |
 Location of Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture | |
  KatsuragiLocation in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E / 34.483°N 135.733°E / 34.483; 135.733 | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kazuhiko Ako |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.73 km (13.02 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 37,352 |
| • Density | 1,107/km (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 |
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. The population density is 1,107 persons per km, and the total area is 33.73 km.
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
Buddhist temples
Shrines
Tomb
Mountains
Other
Notable people
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.
- Empress Iitoyo (Iitoyo Tenno)
- Kakinomotono Hitomaro
- Maekawa Samio
- Princess Chujyo (Chujyohime)
- Princess Oku (Okunohimemiko) and Prince Otsu (Otsunomiko)
- Shiba Ryotaro
- Fuchida Mitsuo
Neighboring municipalities
Education
Junior high schools
- Hakuhou Junior High School
- Shinjo Junior High School
Elementary schools
- Iwaki Elementary School
- Oshimi Elementary School
- Shinjo Elementary School
- Shinjokita Elementary School
- Taima Elementary School
Transportation
Rail
Road
- Expressways
Japan National Route 24
Japan National Route 165
Japan National Route 166
Japan National Route 168
References
- "Official website of Katsuragi city" (in Japanese). Japan: Katsuragi City. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
External links
- Katsuragi City official website (in Japanese)
- Katsuragi City official website (in English)
Geographic data related to Katsuragi, Nara at OpenStreetMap
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