Miyaoku Dam

Miyaoku Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Nara prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for agriculture and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 2.9 km2.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mt. Ryumongadake and Kumaga Take.

Peak
is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Miyaoku Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashiyoshino and Yoshino.

Village
is a village located in , , . As of 1 January 2025, the village had an estimated population of 1,322 and a population density of 10 persons per km2. is situated 8 km southeast of Miyaoku Dam.

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is a town located in , , . As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 5,874 in 2997 households, and a population density of 61 persons per km2.

Village
is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile. is situated 8 km west of Miyaoku Dam.

Miyaoku Dam

Latitude
34.4559° or 34° 27′ 21″ north
Longitude
135.90933° or 135° 54′ 34″ east
Elevation
465 metres (1,526 feet)
Open location code
8Q6QFW45+9P
Geo­Names ID
7573328
Wiki­data ID
Q34891187
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Miyaoku Dam” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Miyaoku-damu
  • Japanese: みやおくだむ
  • Japanese: 宮奥ダム

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ouda-Miyanooku and Ouda-Kurogi.

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