Kōryō-chō

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Kōryō-chō

Name

Kōryō-chō

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Kōryō is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The area is known for its rich history, ancient burial mounds (kofun), and as a major center for sock manufacturing.

Flag Description: The flag of Kōryō consists of a white field charged in the center with a green town emblem. The emblem features a stylized green ring intersected at the bottom by an upward-pointing, wedge-like shape with a triangular cutout, extending slightly past the top of the ring.

Symbolism: The green emblem on a white background symbolizes growth, harmony, and the natural environment of the Nara region, reflecting the unity and forward movement of the town.

Statistics

Area

16.30 km²

Population

32,856

Location