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Akita, Akita - Definition and Overview

Akita (秋田市; Akita-shi) is the capital city of Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan.

As of January 11, 2005 with the merger of the former Kawabe District (including the former towns of Kawabe and Yuwa), the city has an estimated population of 336,250 and density of 371 persons per km². The total area is 905.67 km².

Near the city are the most important oil fields of Japan. An oil refinery, wood, and metalworking, the production of silk textiles are the main industries. Passau is a twin city of Akita. In the eigth century Akita was an important fortress. The city was founded on April 1, 1889.

External links

  • Official website (http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/) in Japanese with links to versions in other languages
  • English version (http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/en/default.htm) of official website
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