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Ikoma, Nara

Ikoma
生駒市
City
Flag of Ikoma
Flag
Location of Ikoma in Nara Prefecture
Location of Ikoma in Nara Prefecture
Ikoma is located in Japan
Ikoma
Ikoma
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°42′N 135°42′E / 34.700°N 135.700°E / 34.700; 135.700Coordinates: 34°42′N 135°42′E / 34.700°N 135.700°E / 34.700; 135.700
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
Website www.city.ikoma.lg.jp/en/

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).



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