Ōda, Shimane
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Ōda's location in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. |
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Country | Japan |
Region | Chūgoku |
Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture |
Physical characteristics | |
Area | 436.11 km² (168.38 sq mi) |
Population (as of April 1, 2008) | |
Total | 40,614 |
Density | 90.2 /km² (234 /sq mi) |
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Ōda Government Office | |
Address | 〒694-0064 1111 Ōdaguchi, Ōda-machi, Ōda-shi, Shimane-ken |
Phone number | 0854-82-1600 |
Official website: City of Ōda |
This article is about the city in Shimane, Japan. ODA may also mean: Official Development Assistance
Ooda redirects here. For the OODA Loop, click here
Ōda (大田市 Ōda-shi?) is a city located in Shimane, Japan.
As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 40,614 and the density of 90.2 persons per km². The total area is 436.11 km². The city was founded on January 1, 1954.
By catching a bus from Oda-shi station, it is possible to reach the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, which is a World Heritage Site. It is a popular tourist destination in Shimane.
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[edit] Geography
Located in the central coastal portion of Shimane Prefecture, Ōda borders the Sea of Japan to the north and the Chūgoku Mountains to the south. Mount Sanbe, part of Daisen-Oki National Park, is situated in the southeast.
[edit] Neighboring municipalities
[edit] Sister cities
- Kasaoka, Okayama (since April 14, 1990)
- Daejeon (since November 14, 1987)
[edit] External links
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