Takashima, Shiga

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Takashima (高島市; -shi) is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

In November 30, 2004 the city had an estimated population of 56,220 and a density of 110 persons per square kilometres. The total area is 511 square kilometres.

The city was founded on January 1, 2005 upon the merging of Adogawa, Imazu, Kutsuki (village), Makino, Shinasahi, and Takashima towns. Before Takashima city was founded, Takashima (高島町; -cho) was a town located in the former Takashima District, Shiga.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,121 and a density of 112.67 persons per square kilometre. The total area was 63.20 square kilometres.

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Cities
Higashiomi | Hikone | Koka | Konan | Kusatsu | Maibara | Moriyama | Nagahama | Otsu (capital) | Omihachiman | Ritto | Takashima | Yasu
Districts
Echi | Gamou | Higashiazai | Ika | Inukami
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