Nishiazai, Shiga

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Nishiazai, Shiga

Name

Nishiazai, Shiga

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

Nishiazai was a town located on the northern tip of Lake Biwa in the Shiga Prefecture. It existed as an independent municipality until its merger into the expanded city of Nagahama in 2010. The area was historically part of the Ika District before its dissolution.

Statistics

Area

67.05 km²

Population

4,735

Location