Konan, Shiga

Konan (湖南市, Konan-shi) is a city located in southern Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Konan

湖南市
Konan City Hall
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Konan
 
Coordinates: 35°0′N 136°5′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureShiga
Government
  MayorEigo Tanihata
Area
  Total70.40 km2 (27.18 sq mi)
Population
 (June 1, 2019)
  Total54,240
  Density770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeUtsukushimatsu, a variety of Japanese red pine
- FlowerSatsuki azalea
- BirdJapanese bush warbler
City Hall address1-1 Chūō, Konan-shi, Shiga-ken 520-3288
Websitewww.city.konan.shiga.jp

The modern city of Konan was established on October 1, 2004 by the merger of the towns of Kōsei and Ishibe (both from Kōka District).

As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 54,292 and a population density of 770 persons per km2. The total area is 70.49 km2.

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Neighboring municipalities

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Konan (湖南市, Konan-shi) is a city located in southern Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Konan was established on October 1, 2004 by the merger of the towns of Kōsei and Ishibe (both from Kōka District).

As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 54,292 and a population density of 770 persons per km2. The total area is 70.49 km2.

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