Ōnan, Shimane

Ōnan
邑南町
Town

Location of Ōnan in Shimane Prefecture
Ōnan

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°53′N 132°26′E / 34.883°N 132.433°ECoordinates: 34°53′N 132°26′E / 34.883°N 132.433°E
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
San'in
Prefecture Shimane Prefecture
District Ōchi
Area
 • Total 419.22 km2 (161.86 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2005)
 • Total 13,449
 • Density 32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Ōnan

Ōnan (邑南町 Ōnan-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Iwami, Mizuho, and the village of Hasumi.

As of January 1, 2005 the town has a population of 13,449 and a density of 32.08 persons per km². The area is 419.22 km².

Iwami Airport in nearby Masuda serves the town.

External links

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