Tenri Dam

Tenri Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Nara prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 10.7 km2.
  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam in Nara Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: Tenri-dam

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Momonoo Falls and Tenri Central Library.

Waterfall
is a waterfall, which is situated 1 km north of Tenri Dam.

Library
Photo: あばさー, Public domain.
is the library of Tenri University. It has notably extensive collections of antiquarian material, including original manuscripts from 13th-century Japan, and artifacts of European exploration and early visits to Japan. is situated 3 km west of Tenri Dam.

Shinto shrine
Isonokami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the hills of Furu in , , . It is one of the oldest extant Shinto shrines in Japan and has housed several significant artifacts. is situated 2½ km northwest of Tenri Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hase and Tawaramoto.

Quarter
is a quarter, which is situated 7 km southeast of Tenri Dam.

Town
is a town located in , , . As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 31,470 in 13653 households, and a population density of 1500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 21.09 km2. is situated 8 km southwest of Tenri Dam.

is a city located in , Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 98.91 km2.

Tenri Dam

Latitude
34.58846° or 34° 35′ 19″ north
Longitude
135.87668° or 135° 52′ 36″ east
Elevation
249 metres (817 feet)
Open location code
8Q6QHVQG+9M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 818050811
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Geo­Names ID
7573331
Wiki­data ID
Q34958219
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Satellite Map

Discover Tenri Dam from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Tenri Dam” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Tenri-damu
  • Japanese: てんりだむ
  • Japanese: 天理ダム

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Takimotocho and Nagatakicho.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Tenri Tourism Farm and 七座社.

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