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Higashiyoshino, Nara

Higashiyoshino
東吉野村
Village
Location of Higashiyoshino in Nara Prefecture
Location of Higashiyoshino in Nara Prefecture
Higashiyoshino is located in Japan
Higashiyoshino
Higashiyoshino
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°24′N 135°58′E / 34.400°N 135.967°E / 34.400; 135.967Coordinates: 34°24′N 135°58′E / 34.400°N 135.967°E / 34.400; 135.967
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Nara Prefecture
District Yoshino
Area
 • Total 131.60 km2 (50.81 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
 • Total 2,426
 • Density 18.40/km2 (47.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 99 Ōaza Ogawa, Higashiyoshino-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara-ken
633-2492
Website www.vill.higashiyoshino.nara.jp

Higashiyoshino (東吉野村 Higashiyoshino-mura?) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 2,426 and a density of 18.40 persons per km². The total area is 131.60 km².

Located in central Nara Prefecture, the majority of the town is mountainous. Mount Kunimi, at 1419 m, is the highest mountain in the village. There are other mountains, such as Mount Takami, at 1248 m, situated in western portion of Higashiyoshino.



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