Takashima, Shiga

For the former town of the same name in Shiga Prefecture, see Takashima, Shiga (town).
Takashima
高島市
City

Location of Takashima in Shiga Prefecture
Takashima

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°21′N 136°2′E / 35.350°N 136.033°ECoordinates: 35°21′N 136°2′E / 35.350°N 136.033°E
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
Area
 • Total 693.00 km2 (267.57 sq mi)
Population (August 1, 2011)
 • Total 51,416
 • Density 74.2/km2 (192/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Address 565 Shin'asahichō Kitahata, Takashima-shi, Shiga-ken
520-1592
Phone number 0740-25-8000
Website City of Takashima

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

On August 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 51,416 (56,220 on November 30, 2004) and a population density of 74.2 persons per km² (110 on November 30, 2004). The total area is 693 km² (511 km² on November 30, 2004).

The modern city of Takashima was established on January 1, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Takashima, absorbing the towns of Adogawa, Imazu, Makino and Shin'asahi, and the village of Kutsuki (all from Takashima District).

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