Asuka, Nara
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- This article is about the village of Asuka (明日香?). For articles related to the capital, sites and ruins of Asuka (飛鳥?), see Asuka, Yamato. For other uses, see Asuka.
Asuka (明日香村 -mura?) is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 6,615 and a density of 274.71 persons per km². The total area is 24.08 km².
Asuka is the land where ancient Asuka (飛鳥?) palaces were hosted. There are strict rules governing construction in this historic town.
Asuka can be reached from either the Okadera or Asuka stations on the Kintetsu train line, or by car on Route 169.
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