Kawanishi, Nara

Kawanishi
川西町
Town

Location of Kawanishi in Nara Prefecture
Kawanishi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°35′N 135°46′E / 34.583°N 135.767°E / 34.583; 135.767Coordinates: 34°35′N 135°46′E / 34.583°N 135.767°E / 34.583; 135.767
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Shiki
Area
  Total 5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
  Total 9,086
  Density 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Zelkova serrata
  Flower Cosmos (plant)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 28-1 Yūzaki Ōaza, Kawanishi-chō, Nara-ken
636-0213
Website www.town.nara-kawanishi.lg.jp

Kawanishi (川西町 Kawanishi-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 9,086. The total area is 5.94 km².

Geography

The Yamato River flows through the town, and branches off into three rivers, the Asuka River, the Tera River, and the Soga River. The majority of the town is flat.

Transportation

Rail

Kintetsu Railway

Notable places


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