Ando, Nara
# Ando, Nara

Ando (安堵町, Ando-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 7,523 and 3,395 households. The density is 1700 persons per km², and the total area is 4.33 km².

## Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is a relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through Ando.

## History

* 1889 - Five villages are merged in Heguri District, creating Ando village.
* 1896 - Heguri District is united by Soejimo District, creating Ikoma District.
* 1986 - Ando village is renamed Ando town.

## Education

* Primary Schools
   * Ando Elementary School
* Junior High Schools
   * Ando Junior High School

## Places of note

* Ando Cultural Museum
* Tomimoto Kenichi Memorial Museum
* Nakake House

## Transportation

### Rail

West Japan Railway Company's Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) passes through Ando. However, no stations are found in the town.

### Road

* Expressways
   * Nishi-Meihan Expressway
