Kitayama, Wakayama
Kitayama (北山村, Kitayama-mura) is an exclave village that belongs to Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, but is located on the border between Mie and Nara Prefectures. It lies along the Kitayama River and has become a popular spot for log rafting.
Kitayama
北山村 | |
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Village | |
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Location of Kitayama in Wakayama Prefecture | |
Kitayama Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°56′N 135°58′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture |
| District | Higashimuro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.21 km2 (18.61 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
As of 2016, the village has an estimated population of 432 and a density of 9 persons per km2. The total area is 48.21 km2.
Kitayama is the only remaining village in Wakayama Prefecture. Kitayama is known in Japan for growing a fruit called jabara, which is considered a potent cure for hay fever.
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