Yamato River
River in Kansai, Japan
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The Yamato River (大和川, Yamato-gawa) is a river that flows through Nara Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is designated Class A by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).
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  Location within Japan | |
| Native name | 大和川 (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai region |
| Physical characteristics | |
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| • location | Kaikira-yama, Nara Prefecture |
| • elevation | 822 m (2,697 ft) |
| Mouth | Osaka Bay |
• coordinates | 34°36′30″N 135°26′28″E |
| Length | 68 km (42 mi) |
The river flows via towns:
Since 1704, the river was reconfigured, originally its flow was north from the Ishikawa River confluence point, where it joined the Shirinashi River and Kizu River.[1]
At the river mouth is a densely populated area and the river forms a natural border between Osaka and Sakai.[2]
See also
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