Anan, Tokushima

Anan (阿南市, Anan-shi) is a city in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on May 1, 1958.

Anan

阿南市
Anan City
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Location of Anan in Tokushima Prefecture
Anan
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°55′N 134°40′E
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureTokushima Prefecture
Government
  MayorYoshihito Iwasa
Area
  Total279.25 km2 (107.82 sq mi)
Population
 (June 1, 2019)
  Total70,405
  Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address12-3, Tomiokachō Tonomachi, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture
774-8501
Websitewww.city.anan.tokushima.jp
Symbols
BirdSwallow
FlowerSunflower
TreeUme

As of June 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 70,405 and a population density of 252 inhabitants per square kilometre (650/sq mi). The total area is 279.25 km2 (107.82 sq mi).

On March 20, 2006, the towns of Hanoura and Nakagawa (both from Naka District) were merged into Anan.

Nichia, a global LED and electronic materials manufacturer has its headquarters in the city.[1] Also in the city is the static inverter plant of Kii Channel HVDC system.

References

  1. "Corporate Information." Nichia Retrieved on September 10, 2015.


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