Hirao

Hirao is a quarter in , . Hirao is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Yoshinoyamaguchi & Takahoko Shrine and Tsuburo Dam.

Shinto shrine
Photo: 8-hachiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a Shinto shrine.

Dam
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
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 38.8 km2.

Shinto shrine
Photo: 8-hachiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Hirao.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashiyoshino and Oyodo.

Village
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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 east of Hirao.

Town
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Ōyodo is a town located in , , Japan. As of 31 October 2024, the town had an estimated population of 15,856 in 7364 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 38.10 km2. is situated 8 km west of Hirao.

Photo: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0.
refers to the south-eastern part of Nara Basin, which mostly overlaps with contemporary Village, in Nara Prefecture.

Hirao

Latitude
34.41038° or 34° 24′ 37″ north
Longitude
135.88684° or 135° 53′ 13″ east
Elevation
219 metres (719 feet)
Open location code
8Q6QCV6P+5P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8464904716
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
9631838
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Satellite Map

Discover Hirao from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Hirao” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “ひらお”
  • Japanese: “平尾”

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