Nosegawa, Nara

Nosegawa
野迫川村
Village

Location of Nosegawa in Nara Prefecture
Nosegawa

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°10′N 135°38′E / 34.167°N 135.633°E / 34.167; 135.633Coordinates: 34°10′N 135°38′E / 34.167°N 135.633°E / 34.167; 135.633
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Yoshino
Area
  Total 155.03 km2 (59.86 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
  Total 699
  Density 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Betula platyphylla
  Flower Rhododendron
  Bird Japanese bush-warbler
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 648-0305
Website www.vill.nosegawa.nara.jp

Nosegawa (野迫川村 Nosegawa-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 699. The total area is 155.03 km2.

Geography

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.

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