Takashima, Shiga

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

Takashima

高島市
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Location of Takashima in Shiga Prefecture
Takashima
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°21′N 136°2′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureShiga Prefecture
Area
  Total693.00 km2 (267.57 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
  Total49,168
  Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address565 Shin'asahichō Kitahata, Takashima-shi, Shiga-ken
520-1592
Websitewww.city.takashima.shiga.jp

On October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 49,168 (56,220 on November 30, 2004) and a population density of 71 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).

Kaizu-Osaki in the spring

Sister city


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