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Anan, Tokushima

Anan
阿南市
City
Anan City
Anan City
Flag of Anan
Flag
Official seal of Anan
Symbol
Location of Anan in Tokushima Prefecture
Location of Anan in Tokushima Prefecture
Anan is located in Japan
Anan
Anan
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°55′N 134°40′E / 33.917°N 134.667°E / 33.917; 134.667Coordinates: 33°55′N 134°40′E / 33.917°N 134.667°E / 33.917; 134.667
Country Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Tokushima Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshihito Iwasa
Area
 • Total 279.39 km2 (107.87 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 72,447
 • Density 260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Ume
 • Flower Sunflower
 • Bird Swallow
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 12-3, Tomiokachō Tonomachi, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture
774-8501
Website www.city.anan.tokushima.jp

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

As of 2016, the city has an estimated population of 72,447 and a population density of 260 persons per km². The total area is 279.39 km².

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. Also in the city is the static inverter plant of Kii Channel HVDC system.




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