Kashihara, Nara

Kashihara
橿原市
City

Kashihara Shrine

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Location of Kashihara in Nara Prefecture
Kashihara

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°48′E / 34.517°N 135.800°E / 34.517; 135.800Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°48′E / 34.517°N 135.800°E / 34.517; 135.800
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yutaka Morishita
Area
 • Total 39.52 km2 (15.26 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2015)
 • Total 124,829
 • Density 3,176.79/km2 (8,227.8/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Oak
 • Flower Common gardenia
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1-1-18 Yagi-chō, Kashihara-shi, Nara-ken
634-8586
Website www.city.kashihara.nara.jp

Kashihara (橿原市 Kashihara-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 1, 2015, the city has an estimated population of 124,829, with 52,034 households.[1] Population density is around 3,176.79 persons per km², and the total area is 39.52 km².

The city was founded on February 11, 1956. The former mayor was Yutaka Asoda, who was elected to his third term of office in 2003. The present mayor is Yutaka Morishita, who was elected in 2007.

The exact spot of Emperor Jimmu's descent to earth was debated for centuries until in 1863 an area that is now part of the city was claimed to be the exact location. The city was the location of the Imperial capital Fujiwara-kyō, from 694 to 710.

At that time it was said to be one of the two richest cities of Japan: Umi no Sakai, Riku no Imai (tr. "by the sea, Sakai – inland, Imai" - Imai now being a part of Kashihara).

Mount Unebi, one of Yamato Sanzan
Imai area, built in around the 15th century

Transport

Rail

Road

See also

References

  1. ↑ "市町村別推計人口・世帯数". Nara Prefecture. April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
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