Hannan, Osaka
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is a city
located in Osaka
, 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
.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population
of 56,605 and the density
of 1,570 persons per km². The total area is 36.10 km². The city was founded on October 1, 1991, making it the newest established city in Osaka prefecture as of 2010.
The principal industries in Hannan are commercial fishing
, agriculture
and sake production.
The city's mayor is Toshihiro Fukuyama, who has served since the 12th November 2008.
阪 (han), standing for Osaka prefecture
(大阪府), and the kanji 南 (nan), meaning south. Thus its literal meaning is "Southern Osaka".
(5th to 7th centuries CE
). Stone tools found in the area indicate human settlement as far back as 10000 BCE. Along with other cities south of the Yamatogawa river, the city previously belonged to the pre-modern Izumi province
, running from the Nara
to Edo periods.
made from steamed sweet adzuki beans known as Murasame.
and the private Nankai Main Line.
Nankai Main Line stations:
JR Hanwa Line stations:
, and the Nankai Wing Bus Nanbu bus service.
Nankai Wing Bus Nanbu:
runs through the city. The Hanwa Expressway passes the mountainous area inland, with an exit at the Hannan Interchange.
Cities of Japan
||A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of...
located in Osaka
Osaka Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...
, Japan
Japan
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. Hannan is bordered by Sennan city
Sennan, Osaka
is a city located in Osaka, Japan.As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 65,315, with 25,182 households and the density of 1,347.25 persons per km². The total area is 48.48 km².The city was founded on 1 July 1970....
to the northeast and Misaki-chō
Misaki, Osaka
is a town located in Sen'nan District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 17,632 and a density of 359 persons per km². The total area is 49.08 km². Misaki-cho is the southernmost town in Osaka Prefecture.-External links:*...
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
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 56,605 and the density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 1,570 persons per km². The total area is 36.10 km². The city was founded on October 1, 1991, making it the newest established city in Osaka prefecture as of 2010.
The principal industries in Hannan are commercial fishing
Commercial fishing
Commercial fishing is the activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit, mostly from wild fisheries. It provides a large quantity of food to many countries around the world, but those who practice it as an industry must often pursue fish far into the ocean under adverse conditions...
, agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
and sake production.
The city's mayor is Toshihiro Fukuyama, who has served since the 12th November 2008.
Etymology
The city's name was derived from the onyomi reading of the kanjiKanji
Kanji are the adopted logographic Chinese characters hanzi that are used in the modern Japanese writing system along with hiragana , katakana , Indo Arabic numerals, and the occasional use of the Latin alphabet...
阪 (han), standing for Osaka prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...
(大阪府), and the kanji 南 (nan), meaning south. Thus its literal meaning is "Southern Osaka".
History
Although the city was founded in 1991, the villages and wards that make up the city have existed since the Nara periodNara period
The of the history of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Empress Gemmei established the capital of Heijō-kyō . Except for 5 years , when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the capital of Japanese civilization until Emperor Kammu established a new capital, Nagaoka-kyō, in 784...
(5th to 7th centuries CE
Common Era
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). Stone tools found in the area indicate human settlement as far back as 10000 BCE. Along with other cities south of the Yamatogawa river, the city previously belonged to the pre-modern Izumi province
Izumi Province
was a province of Japan. It is also referred to as . It lay in Kinai, and its area today composes the south-western part of Osaka Prefecture . The Ōshōji in Sakai was the border with Settsu Province, until the beginning of the Meiji period, when the boundary was changed to be at the Yamato River...
, running from the Nara
Nara period
The of the history of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Empress Gemmei established the capital of Heijō-kyō . Except for 5 years , when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the capital of Japanese civilization until Emperor Kammu established a new capital, Nagaoka-kyō, in 784...
to Edo periods.
Culture
Hannan city belongs to the unique Senshu area with its own dialect and customs. The Senshu dialect is spoken alongside standard Japanese. The city is known for its local brand of sake, Naniwa-masamune, of which there is a brewery in the Ozaki area. The city is also home to a type of wagashiWagashi
is a traditional Japanese confectionery which is often served with tea, especially the types made of mochi, azuki bean paste, and fruits.Wagashi is typically made from natural ingredients...
made from steamed sweet adzuki beans known as Murasame.
Trains
Hannan is served by both the national JR West Hanwa LineHanwa Line
The is one of commuter rail lines and services in Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto Metropolitan Area, owned and operated by West Japan Railway Company. The line runs between Osaka and Wakayama, Japan and has a 1.7-kilometre branchline in Osaka suburb....
and the private Nankai Main Line.
Nankai Main Line stations:
- OzakiOzaki Stationis a train station in Hannan, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.-Adjacent stations:...
- TottorinoshoTottorinosho Stationis a train station in Hannan, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.-Adjacent stations:...
- HakotsukuriHakotsukuri Stationis a train station in Hannan, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.-Adjacent stations:...
JR Hanwa Line stations:
Buses
Hannan is also served by a local community bus running to and from the city hall along the main Route 26Japan National Route 26
National Route 26 is a national highway connecting Osaka and Wakayama in Japan.-Route Data:*Length: 71.8 km *Origin: Osaka *Terminus: Wakayama...
, and the Nankai Wing Bus Nanbu bus service.
Nankai Wing Bus Nanbu:
- [1]: Ozaki StationOzaki Stationis a train station in Hannan, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.-Adjacent stations:...
- Nakamura - Izumi-Tottori - Ishida - Ozaki Station - [A5]: Ozaki Station - Aeon Rinku Mall - Ozaki Station
Roads
The Japan National Route 26Japan National Route 26
National Route 26 is a national highway connecting Osaka and Wakayama in Japan.-Route Data:*Length: 71.8 km *Origin: Osaka *Terminus: Wakayama...
runs through the city. The Hanwa Expressway passes the mountainous area inland, with an exit at the Hannan Interchange.