Tango [town] - Tango

Japanese: 丹後[町] - たんご

An old town in Takeno District, occupying the northern coast of the Oku-Tango Peninsula, at the northern tip of Kyoto Prefecture. It faces the Sea of Japan. The textile industry is thriving, and it is the production center of Tango crepe. Aquaculture is also practiced. Jojima, Tango Matsushima, and Kyogamisaki are scenic spots, and tourism development is progressing. It is home to the Shinmeiyama Kofun and Ubusunayama Kofun (both historic sites). In April 2004, it merged with Mineyama Town and Omiya Town in Naka District, Amino Town and Yasaka Town in Takeno District, and Kumihama Town in Kumano District to form Kyotango City. ^{64.96 km2} . 7,177 people (2003).

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Japanese:

京都府北端，奥丹後半島の北岸を占める竹野郡の旧町。日本海に臨む。織物業が盛んで，丹後縮緬(ちりめん)の産地。養殖漁業も営む。城島，丹後松島，経ヶ岬は景勝地で，観光開発が進む。神明山古墳，産土山(うぶすなやま)古墳（ともに史跡）がある。2004年４月中郡峰山町，大宮町，竹野郡網野町，弥栄町，熊野郡久美浜町と合併し，京丹後市となる。64.96km²。7177人（2003）。

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