Nantan, Kyoto

Nantan 南丹市
City
Nantan City hall
Flag Chapter
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	616.31 km2 (237.96 sq mi)
Population (August 1, 2016)
• Total	32,771
• Density	53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Fagus crenata
• Flower	Cherry blossom
• Bird	Blue-and-white flycatcher
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	www.city.nantan.kyoto.jp

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

As of August 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 32,771 and a population density of 53 persons per km². The total area is 616.31 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 Tamba".

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