Ikoma 生駒市 |
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Location of Ikoma in Nara Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 34°42′N 135°42′E / 34.700°N 135.700°ECoordinates: 34°42′N 135°42′E / 34.700°N 135.700°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Kansai | |
Prefecture | Nara Prefecture | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Makoto Yamashita | |
Area | ||
• Total | 53.18 km2 (20.53 sq mi) | |
Population (June 1, 2011) | ||
• Total | 120,304 | |
• Density | 2,262.20/km2 (5,859.1/sq mi) | |
Symbols | ||
• Tree | Quercus gilva | |
• Flower | Chrysanthemum | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
City hall address | 8-38 Higashi-shinmachi, Ikoma-shi, Nara-ken 630-0288 |
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Website | www |
Ikoma (生駒市 Ikoma-shi?) is a city located in the northwestern end of Nara Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on November 1, 1971.
As of September 1, 2014, the city has an estimated population of 199,390, with 48,625 households.Population density of 2,262.20 persons per km², and it is the third biggest population in the prefecture. The total area is 53.18 km². The city is a famous "Chasen" town.
Kintetsu Ikoma Station
Cherry Blossoms Ikoma Fureai Center
Exiting the train station in Ikoma
Mt. Ikoma Eastward
"Take no Kanboshi", is desiccation by the sun of bamboos for making a "Chasen" (Tea whisk).