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Hannan, City and administrative division in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Description

Hannan is a city in Osaka Prefecture situated between Osaka Bay to the north and the Izumi Mountains to the south. The area combines coastal zones with hilly terrain, creating a landscape with both bay views and mountain scenery.

History

The area has evidence of human settlement dating to Japan's Paleolithic period, with the official founding of the city occurring on October 1, 1991. This date marked the formal establishment of the modern administrative city after centuries of local habitation.

Culture

Textile craftsmanship has shaped how people here work and what they value in their daily lives. Walking through the city, you notice the echo of this industrial heritage in local businesses and traditions.

Practical

The city is organized with schools and public facilities distributed throughout different areas. Whether exploring the coastal sections or heading toward the mountainous regions, the varied layout offers different routes and areas to discover.

Did you know?

The city territory brings together two distinctly different landscapes within a short distance - coastal areas and mountain zones. This geographic feature allows visitors to move between two entirely different natural environments in a brief span of travel.

Location
Inception
October 20, 1972
Reference
272329
Shares border with
Wakayama, Iwade, Sennan, Misaki
GPS coordinates
34.35958,135.23969
Latest update
December 14, 2025 21:02

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