Kōryō, Nara
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Kōryō
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Town | |
![]() Koryo Town Office | |
![]() Location of Kōryō in Nara Prefecture | |
Coordinates: 34°33′N 135°45′E / 34.550°N 135.750°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
District | Kitakatsuragi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yoshiyuki Yamamura |
Area | |
• Total | 16.34 km2 (6.31 sq mi) |
Population (March 31, 2017) | |
• Total | 35,021 |
• Density | 2,100/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Website | www |
Kōryō (
As of March 2017, the town has a population of 35,021 and a density of 2,100 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 16.34 km2.
Etymology
[edit]Kudara is a reference to the Korean kingdom of Baekje and "Koryo" is a reference to Korea. However, the kanji making up the town's name literally translate to 'many tombs', as the town has one of the highest concentrations of kofun in Japan.
History
[edit]In 640 the capital of Japan moved from Kashihara to Kōryō, with Kudara Palace serving as the seat of power. In 642 the capital of Japan was relocated from Kōryō to Asuka.
The modern town of Kōryō was founded in 1955, with the town having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2015.
Geography
[edit]Koryo has two distinct districts, Mamigaoka and Kasa. Mamigaoka is a relatively new neighborhood that houses many shops and restaurants. It is much more affluent than Kasa, which is sometimes referred to as 'Old Town'.
Notable residents
[edit]- Tadahiro Nomura, one of the most famous judo competitors in Japan
- Toyokazu Nomura, retired judoka
References
[edit]- ^ "Official website of Koryo Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Koryo Town. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
External links
[edit]Media related to Kōryō, Nara at Wikimedia Commons
- Kōryō official website (in Japanese)