Soni, Nara

Soni 曽爾村
village
Location of Soni in Nara Prefecture
Soni Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°31′N 136°7′E / 34.517°N 136.117°ECoordinates: 34°31′N 136°7′E / 34.517°N 136.117°E
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Nara Prefecture
District	Uda
Government
• Mayor	Yoshinori Uyama
Area
• Total	47.84 km^2 (18.47 sq mi)
Population (March 31, 2005)
• Total	2,230
• Density	46.61/km^2 (120.7/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Cryptomeria
• Flower	Azalea
• Bird	Japanese white-eye
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address	495-1 Ōaza Imai, Soni-mura, Uda-gun, Nara-ken 633-1212
Website	www.vill.soni.nara.jp

Soni (曽爾村 Soni-mura) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, 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

Soni Plateau of later fall

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 Shōrenji River flows through the village.^[1]

Surrounding municipalities

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

Notable locations

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

References

1. 2005.Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu.Tokyo:Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Publishing, p.36

External links

• Media related to Soni, Nara at Wikimedia Commons
• Soni village Official Site (Japanese)