Soni, Nara
Soni 曽爾村 | |
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village | |
Location of Soni in Nara Prefecture | |
Soni Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 34°31′N 136°7′E / 34.517°N 136.117°ECoordinates: 34°31′N 136°7′E / 34.517°N 136.117°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
District | Uda |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yoshinori Uyama |
Area | |
• Total | 47.84 km2 (18.47 sq mi) |
Population (March 31, 2005) | |
• Total | 2,230 |
• Density | 46.61/km2 (120.7/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Cryptomeria |
• Flower | Azalea |
• Bird | Japanese white-eye |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
City hall address |
495-1 Ōaza Imai, Soni-mura, Uda-gun, Nara-ken 633-1212 |
Website |
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Soni (曽爾村 Soni-mura) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2005, the village has an estimated population of 2,230 and a density of 46.61 persons per km2. The total area is 47.84 km2.
Geography
The village of Soni is located in the northeastern portion of Nara Prefecture, in Uda District. It is situated in a cool climate, and most dwellings are located near the valley. Many mountains, including the Byōbu-iwa, are close to the valley. Also, the Shōrenji River flows through the village.[1]
Surrounding municipalities
Notable locations
- Soni Plateau
- Koochi Valley
- Soni Plateau Hot Springs
- Byōbu-iwa
References
- ↑ 2005.Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Publishing, p.36
External links
- Media related to Soni, Nara at Wikimedia Commons
- Soni village Official Site (Japanese)
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