Nichinan, Tottori

Nichinan
日南町
Nichinan town hall
Location of Nichinan in Tottori Prefecture
Nichinan
 
Coordinates: 35°10′N 133°18′E / 35.167°N 133.300°E / 35.167; 133.300
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
San'in
PrefectureTottori
DistrictHino
Area
  Total
340.96 km2 (131.65 sq mi)
Population
 (December 31, 2022)
  Total
4,144
  Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0859-82-1111
Address800 Kasumi, Nichinan, Hino-gun, Tottori-ken 689-5292
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website

Nichinan (日南町, Nichinan-chō) is a town located in Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021, the town had an estimated population of 4,144 in 1903 households and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 340.962 square kilometres (131.646 sq mi), representing 10% of the total area of Tottori Prefecture.Over 90% of the town is covered by mountains and forest, and 5% of the land is arable. Areas of Nichinan are part of Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park.