Konan, Shiga
For the former town in Kōka District, Shiga Prefecture, see Kōnan, Shiga.
| Konan 湖南市 | |
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| City | |
 Location of Konan in Shiga Prefecture | |
  Konan Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°0′N 136°5′E / 35.000°N 136.083°ECoordinates: 35°0′N 136°5′E / 35.000°N 136.083°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Shiga Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eigo Tanihata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.49 km2 (27.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 54,707 |
| • Density | 776.09/km2 (2,010.1/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Utsukushimatsu, a variety of Japanese red pine |
| • Flower | Satsuki azalea |
| • Bird | Japanese bush-warbler |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City Hall Address |
1-1 Chūō, Konan-shi, Shiga-ken 520-3288 |
| Website |
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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 2004, the town has an estimated population of 54,707 and a population density of 776.09 persons per km2. The total area is 70.49 km2.
External links
Media related to Konan, Shiga at Wikimedia Commons- Konan City official website (Japanese)
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