Echi district, Administrative district in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
The Echi district encompasses 105.40 square kilometers of land in Shiga Prefecture, with a population density of 325 people per square kilometer.
Established on May 16, 1879, Echi district underwent significant administrative changes when several towns merged to form the new city of Higashiōmi in 2005.
Rice cultivation forms an essential part of the agricultural heritage in Echi district, reflecting the traditional farming practices of Shiga Prefecture.
The district contains the town of Aishō, which emerged from the merger of former towns Echigawa and Hatashō in February 2006.
Located at coordinates 35.166667 latitude and 136.216667 longitude, Echi district maintains its distinct identity separate from the similarly named Aichi District.
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Inception: May 16, 1879
GPS coordinates: 35.16667,136.21667
Latest update: April 3, 2025 05:19
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