Nantan, Kyoto

Nantan
南丹市
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Nantan City hall

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Location of Nantan in Kyoto Prefecture
Nantan
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°6′N 135°28′E / 35.100°N 135.467°E / 35.100; 135.467Coordinates: 35°6′N 135°28′E / 35.100°N 135.467°E / 35.100; 135.467
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Kyoto Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Toshinori Sasaki (since April 2006)
Area
  Total 616.40 km2 (237.99 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2017)
  Total 32,540
  Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Fagus crenata
  Flower Cherry blossom
  Bird Blue-and-white flycatcher
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.city.nantan.kyoto.jp

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

As of October 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 32,540 and a population density of 53 persons per km². The total area is 616.40 km².

The modern city of Nantan was established on January 1, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Hiyoshi, Sonobe and Yagi (all from Funai District), and the town of Miyama (from Kitakuwada District). The name of Nantan stands for "southern Tanba".

Sights include the Rurikei Prefectural Natural Park and Miyama Kayabuki no sato "Thatched farmhouses village".

Famous people from Nantan

Sister cities

References

  1. 1 2 "Sister cities, towns and villages of Kyoto Prefecture". Kyoto Prefecture Website. Retrieved 5 February 2015.


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