Nanbu 南部町 |
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Town | |
Location of Nanbu in Tottori Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 35°20′N 133°20′E / 35.333°N 133.333°ECoordinates: 35°20′N 133°20′E / 35.333°N 133.333°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region |
Chūgoku San'in |
Prefecture | Tottori Prefecture |
District | Saihaku |
Area | |
• Total | 114.03 km2 (44.03 sq mi) |
Population (June 1, 2016) | |
• Total | 10,888 |
• Density | 95.5/km2 (247/sq mi) |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
Website | www |
Nanbu (南部町 Nanbu-chō?) is a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Nanbu was founded on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Saihaku and Aimi, both from Saihaku District. As of 2013, the town has an estimated population of 11,538 and a density of 100 persons per km². The total area is 114.03 square kilometres (44.03 sq mi).
Nanbu is home to Tottori Hanakairo-Flower Park (とっとり花回廊 Tottori Hanakairō?), Japan's largest floral theme park. It features extensive gardens, multi-lingual guide pamphlets, and a large indoor orchid cultivation area.
Nanbu, while located in Tottori Prefecture, borders on Shimane Prefecture.
Nanbu is not served by rail. The closest rail station to Nanbu is Yonago Station in Yonago, served by the JR West San'in Main Line and JR West Sakai Line.