Aishō, Shiga

Aishō
愛荘町
Town

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Location of Aishō in Shiga Prefecture
Aishō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°10′N 136°13′E / 35.167°N 136.217°E / 35.167; 136.217Coordinates: 35°10′N 136°13′E / 35.167°N 136.217°E / 35.167; 136.217
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
District Echi
Government
 • Mayor Toshio Muranishi
Area
 • Total 37.98 km2 (14.66 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 20,730
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Acer palmatum
 • Flower Cherry blossom
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 72, Echigawa, Aishō-chō, Echi-gun, Shiga-ken
529-1380
Website www.town.aisho.shiga.jp

Aishō (愛荘町, Aishō-chō) is a town located in Echi District in eastern Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

The town was founded on February 13, 2006 when the towns of Echigawa and Hatashō merged. The name "Aishō" combines the first character in "Echigawa" (愛知川) and the second character in "Hatashō" (秦荘).

As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 20,730. The total area is 37.98 km².

Neighboring communities

The town borders the cities of Hikone and Higashiōmi and the towns of Kōra, Taga and Toyosato in Inukami District.

Education

International schools:

Sister city

References

  1. ↑ "Escolas Brasileiras Homologadas no Japão" (Archive). Embassy of Brazil in Tokyo. Retrieved on October 13, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Interactive City Directory". Sister Cities International. Retrieved 2016-08-28.


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