Yamatokōriyama-shi
Yamatokōriyama is a city in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the city had an estimated population of 82,731 in 39,628 households, and a population density of 1,900 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 42.69 km2.Places of Interest
Highlights include Yakushiji Temple and Ruins of the Koriyama Castle.
Yakushiji Temple
Buddhist temple
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara.
Ruins of the Koriyama Castle
Castle
Kōriyama Station
Railway station
Kōriyama Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara, Japan. It is operated by West Japan Railway Company and is administrated by Ōji Station.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nara and Ando.
Nara
Nara is an ancient capital city in Nara Prefecture, Kansai region of Japan. Overshadowed by its more famous neighbor Kyoto, Nara is omitted from many a time-pressed tourist's itinerary.Ando
Town
Ando is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,962 in 3584 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 4.31 km2. Ando is situated 5 km southwest of Yamatokōriyama-shi.
Kawanishi
Town
Kawanishi is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 7,985 in 3594 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 5.93 km2. Kawanishi is situated 7 km south of Yamatokōriyama-shi.
Yamatokōriyama-shi
Latitude
34.6492° or 34° 38′ 57″ north
Longitude
135.7828° or 135° 46′ 58″ east
Population
89,400
Elevation
54 metres (177 feet)
United Nations Location Code
JP WYA
Open location code
8Q6QJQXM+M4
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In Other Languages
“Yamatokōriyama-shi” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “大和郡山”
- Japanese: “大和郡山市”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Yamatokōriyama and Kita-Koriyamacho.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station and Kujō-eki.
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