Japanese regional information

Nara Prefecture

What is Nara Prefecture

An historical area that was once the political and cultural center of Japan, Nara is an internationally renowned destination for tourists who visit its many historically valuable buildings. Horyu-ji and Todai-ji are among the prefecture's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Total area：

36.91(100km²）
Proportion of forested land：

76.9%
Average annual temperature：

15.3°C

Maximum temperature

33.9°C

Minimum temperature

-0.9°C
Total population：

1,380,000people
Population density：

375people/km²
No. of foreign students：

1,341people

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