Aishō, Shiga

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Aishō
愛荘町
Town
Flag of Aishō
Flag
Official seal of Aishō
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Location of Aishō in Shiga Prefecture
Location of Aishō in Shiga Prefecture
Aishō is located in Japan
Aishō
Aishō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°10′N 136°13′E / 35.167°N 136.217°E / 35.167; 136.217Coordinates: 35°10′N 136°13′E / 35.167°N 136.217°E / 35.167; 136.217
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureShiga Prefecture
DistrictEchi
Government
 • MayorToshio Muranishi
Area
 • Total37.98 km2 (14.66 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
 • Total20,730
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address72, Echigawa, Aishō-chō, Echi-gun, Shiga-ken
529-1380
Websitewww.town.aisho.shiga.jp
Symbols
FlowerCherry blossom
TreeAcer palmatum

Aishō (愛荘町, Aishō-chō) is a town located in Echi District in eastern Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

The town was founded on February 13, 2006, when the towns of Echigawa and Hatashō merged. The name "Aishō" combines the first character in "Echigawa" (愛知川) and the second character in "Hatashō" (秦荘).

In October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 20,730. The total area is 37.98 km².

Neighboring communities[]

The town borders the cities of Hikone and Higashiōmi and the towns of Kōra, Taga and Toyosato in Inukami District.

Education[]

International schools:

Sister city[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Escolas Brasileiras Homologadas no Japão" (Archive). Embassy of Brazil in Tokyo. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  2. ^ "Interactive City Directory". Sister Cities International. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.

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