Uda, Nara

Uda
宇陀市
City

View of Muro Temple

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Location of Uda in Nara Prefecture
Uda

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°58′E / 34.517°N 135.967°E / 34.517; 135.967Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°58′E / 34.517°N 135.967°E / 34.517; 135.967
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Mikio Takeuchi
Area
 • Total 247.62 km2 (95.61 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2015)
 • Total 31,274
Symbols
 • Tree Hinoki
 • Flower Lily of the Valley
 • Bird Nightingale
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 17-3 Shimoidari, Haibara-ku, Uda-shi, Nara-ken
633-0292
Website www.city.uda.nara.jp

Uda (宇陀市 Uda-shi) is a city located in northeastern Nara Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Uda was established on January 1, 2006, the towns of Haibara, Ōuda and Utano, and the village of Murō (all from Uda District).

As of December 29, 2005, the city had an estimate population of 38,648 and a population density of 155.35 persons per km². As of April 1, 2015, the city has an estimated population of 31,274 and 13,128 households. The population density is 145.64 persons per km², and the total area is 247.62 km².

Each former town became a ward. The wards here are ordinary wards of a city, unlike the 23 special wards of Tokyo.

Geography

Located in the Yamato Plateau in northeastern Nara Prefecture, it is surrounded by mountains in all directions. The Kintetsu Osaka Line has a major role in transportation in Uda.

Neighboring municipalities

Transportation

Rail

Road

References


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