Kashihara, Nara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kashihara
橿原市
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Kashihara Shrine
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Location of Kashihara in Nara
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| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Nara | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 39.52 km2 (15.26 sq mi) | |
| Population
(January 1, 2010)
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| • Total | 125,547 | |
| • Density | 3,176.79/km2 (8,227.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| - Tree | Oak | |
| - Flower | Common gardenia | |
| Phone number | 0744-22-4001 | |
| Address | 1-1-18 Yagi-chō, Kashihara-shi, Nara-ken 634-8586 |
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Kashihara 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. 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.
In the late 16th century it was said to be one of the two richest autonomous cities of Japan.
Images for kids
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Mount Unebi, one of Yamato Sanzan.
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Imai area, built around the 15th century.
See also
In Spanish: Kashihara (Nara) para niños
