Takashima, Shiga

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For the former town of the same name in Shiga Prefecture, see Takashima, Shiga (town)
Location of Takashima in Shiga prefecture
Location of Takashima in Shiga prefecture

Takashima (高島市 Takashima-shi?) is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

In November 30, 2004 the city had an estimated population of 56,220 and a density of 110 persons per square kilometres. The total area is 511 square kilometres.

The city was founded on January 1, 2005 upon the merging of Adogawa, Imazu, Makino, Shinasahi, Takashima towns and Kutsuki village.

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Shadow picture of Shiga Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
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Cities
Higashiōmi | Hikone | Kōka | Konan | Kusatsu | Maibara | Moriyama | Nagahama | Ōtsu (capital) | Ōmihachiman | Rittō | Takashima | Yasu
Districts
Echi | Gamō | Higashiazai | Ika | Inukami
Former Districts
Kanzaki | Koka | Kurita | Nishiazai | Sakata | Shiga | Takashima | Yasu
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 35°21′N, 136°2′E