Jonan [town] - Jonan

Japanese: 城南[町] - じょうなん

A former town in Shimomashiki County, central Kumamoto Prefecture. It occupies the south bank of the Midorikawa River, and the plateau in the east is farmland, while the western part is the Kumamoto Plain, producing rice, wheat, melons, strawberries, and other crops. There is also a sake brewery. It is close to Kumamoto City, and has many commuters. In March 2010, it was incorporated into Kumamoto City along with Ueki Town in Kamoto County. ^{36.88 km2} . Population: 19,641 (2005).
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Japanese:

熊本県中部，下益城(しもましき)郡の旧町。緑川南岸を占め，東部の台地は畑作地，西部は熊本平野の水田地帯をなし，米，麦，メロン，イチゴなどを産する。酒造工場もある。熊本市に近く，通勤者も多い。2010年３月鹿本郡植木町と熊本市へ編入。36.88km²。１万9641人（2005）。
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