Iinan 飯南町 |
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Location of Iinan in Shimane Prefecture | |
Iinan
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūgoku |
Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture |
Area | |
• Total | 242.84 km2 (93.8 sq mi) |
Population (January 1, 2011) | |
• Total | 5,419 |
• Density | 22.3/km2 (57.8/sq mi) |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
City symbols | |
- Tree | Beech |
- Flower | Peony |
Phone number | 0854-76-2211 |
Address | 890 Shimoakana, Iinan-machi 690-3513 |
Website | Town of Iinan |
Iinan (飯南町 Iinan-chō ) is a town located in the Iishi District in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on January 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Tonbara and Akagi, both from Iishi District.
As of January 1, 2011 the town has a population of 5,419 and a density of 22.3 persons per km². The area is 242.84 km².
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Located on the border of Shimane Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture, the Gōno River flows to its west. The town is part of the Hiba-Dōgo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park.[1]
Mountains: Mt. Oyorogi, Mt. Kotobiki, Mt. Mengame
Rivers: Kando River, Tonbara River, Akana River, Ono River (Tributary of Kando River)
Lakes:Lake Kijima (Kijima Dam lake)
Iinan Population Change over Time[2]
(Population of Tonbara and Akagi added together before 2005)
Year | Population |
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1970 | 9,163 |
1975 | 8,180 |
1985 | 7,771 |
1985 | 7,650 |
1990 | 7,331 |
1995 | 6,893 |
2000 | 6,541 |
2005 | 5,979 |
2010 | 5,535 |
*Roadside Station Tonbara
There is no railroad access to Iinan.
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