Nantan, Kyoto

Nantan
南丹市
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Location of Nantan in Kyoto Prefecture
Nantan
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Kyoto Prefecture
Area
 • Total 616.31 km2 (238 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2008)
 • Total 35,424
 • Density 57.5/km2 (148.9/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website City of Nantan

Nantan (南丹市 Nantan-shi?) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.

As of May 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 35,424. The total area is 616.31 km².

The city was founded on January 1, 2006 by the merger of the former towns of Sonobe, Yagi, Hiyoshi, and Miyama. The name of Nantan stands for "southern Tamba".

Famous people from Nantan

External links

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