Konan, Shiga

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Location of Konan in Shiga prefecture
Location of Konan in Shiga prefecture

Konan (湖南市 Konan-shi?) is a city located in the southern part of Shiga, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 2004 when the towns of Kosei and Ishibe merged.

As of 2004, the town has an estimated population of 54,707 and a density of 776.09 persons per km². The total area is 70.49 km².

The term "Konan" means "South of (the) lake". Konan is located in the south of Lake Biwa.

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Shadow picture of Shiga Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
Flag of Shiga Prefecture
Cities
Higashiōmi | Hikone | Kōka | Konan | Kusatsu | Maibara | Moriyama | Nagahama | Ōtsu (capital) | Ōmihachiman | Rittō | Takashima | Yasu
Districts
Echi | Gamō | Higashiazai | Ika | Inukami
Former Districts
Kanzaki | Koka | Kurita | Nishiazai | Sakata | Shiga | Takashima | Yasu
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 35°0′N, 136°5′E