is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 7,661 in 2445 households,Hara Village official statistics and a population density of 174 persons per km2. The total area of the village is .
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 Nagano Prefecture Chino Fujimi
Climate The village has a humid continental climate characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification Dfa). The average annual temperature in Hara is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around .
History The area of present-day Hara was part of ancient Shinano Province. The present village of Hara was established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the modern municipalities system.
Demographics Per Japanese census data,Hara population statistics the population of Hara has grown slightly over the past 50 years.
Economy The economy of Hara is based on agriculture.
Education Hara has one public elementary school and one public junior high school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.
Transportation Railway The village has no passenger railway service.
Highway Chūō Expressway
International relations – Pukekohe, New Zealand, sister city since May 2, 1974
Local attraction Akyū ruins, a National Historic Site Yatsugatake Museum of Art
Notable people from Hara Risa Itō, manga artist
References
External links
Official Website