Anan 阿南市 |
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Anan City
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Location of Anan in Tokushima Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | |||
Coordinates: 33°55′N 134°40′E / 33.917°N 134.667°ECoordinates: 33°55′N 134°40′E / 33.917°N 134.667°E | |||
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 |
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Website | www |
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.