Hannan, Osaka
| Japanese Name: | 阪南市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Osaka |
| Population: | 56,853 |
| Area: | 36.1: |
| Longitude | 135.2396697 |
| Latitude | 34.3595827 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.hannan.lg.jp/ |
Hannan, Osaka
Hannan (阪南市, Hannan-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Hannan is bordered by Sennan City to the northeast and Misaki-chō to the west. It is the location of Pichi-pichi beach, a locally famous public park and beach. It is the southernmost city in Osaka Prefecture, being closer in distance to Wakayama City than to Osaka city proper. The city was founded on 1 October 1991, making it the newest established city in Osaka Prefecture as of 2010.
As of 1 May 2010, the city has an estimated population of 56,445 and a population density of 1,560 persons per km². The total area is 36.10 km².
The principal industries in Hannan are commercial fishing, agriculture and sake production.
The city's mayor is Toshihiro Fukuyama, who has served since 12 November 2008.
