Area 43.26 km² Local time Thursday 7:49 PM | Phone number 0266-79-2100 Population 7,506 (Oct 2016) | |
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Weather -1°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 90% Humidity | ||
Hara (原村, Hara-mura) is a village located in Suwa District in northeast Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 7,506 and a population density of 174 persons per km². Its total area was 43.26 square kilometres (16.70 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Hara Suwa District Nagano Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- International relations
- Noted people from Hara
- References
Map of Hara, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Hara is located in eastern Nagano Prefecture. The village is located in a mountainous area, and includes Mount Yatsugatake partly within its borders.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Hara was part of ancient Shinano Province. The modern village of Hara was established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the municipalities system.
Economy
The economy of Hara is based on agriculture.
Education
Hara has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.