is a
city located in the southern part of
Shiga,
Japan. The city was founded on
October 1,
2004 when the towns of
Kosei and
Ishibe merged.
As of
2004, the town has an estimated
population of 54,707 and a
density of 776.09 persons per
km². The total area is 70.49 km².
The term "Konan" means "South of (the)
lake". Konan is located in the south of
Lake Biwa.
External links
★
Konan official website
★
American Friendship Doll at Konan Daini Elementary School