Nosegawa, Nara
As of October 1, 2016, the village has an estimated population of 424. The total area is 155.03 km. Nosegawa is said to be the smallest village by population located on the four main islands of Japan. Geography. Located in southwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is surrounded by the Kii Mountain Range. Mount Natsumushi (1349 m) and Mount Arakami (1260 m) are two major mountains in Nosegawa. Many rivers, such as the Iketsu River, run through the village and are eventually united by the Totsukawa River which flows to the Pacific Ocean.