Soni, Nara

Infobox City Japan
Name= Soni
JapaneseName= 曽爾村
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Region= Kansai
Prefecture= Nara
District= Uda
Area_km2= 47.84
PopDate= March 31, 2005
Population= 2,230
Density_km2= 46.61
Coords= coord|34|31|N|136|7|E|region:JP_type:city
Tree= Cryptomeria
Flower= Azalea
Bird= Japanese White-eye
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SymbolDescription=
Mayor= Yoshinori Uyama
CityHallPostalCode= 633-1212
CityHallAddress= 495-1 Ōaza Imai, Soni-mura, Uda-gun, Nara-ken
CityHallPhone= 0745-94-2101
CityHallLink= [http://www.vill.soni.nara.jp/ Village of Soni]

Nihongo|Soni|曽爾村|Soni-mura is a village located in Uda District, Nara, Japan.

As of 2005, the village has an estimated population of 2,230 and a density of 46.61 persons per km². The total area is 47.84 km².

Geography

The village of Soni is located in the northeastern portion of Nara Prefecture, in Uda District. It is situated in a cool climate, and most dwellings are located near the valley. Many mountains, including the Byōbu-iwa,are close to the valley. Also, the Aorenji River flows through the village. [2005."Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu".Tokyo:Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Publishing, p.36]

urrounding municipalities

* Nara Prefecture
** Uda
** Mitsue
** Higashiyoshino
* Mie Prefecture
** Nabari
** Tsu

Notable locations

* Soni Plateau
* Koochi Valley
* Soni Plateau Hot Springs
* Byōbu-iwa

References

External links

*ja icon [http://www.vill.soni.nara.jp/ Soni village Official Site]