Ōda, Shimane

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Ōda
大田市
Location of Ōda
Ōda's location in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Location
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)
Symbols
Symbol of Ōda
Flag
Ōda Government Office
Address 694-0064
1111 Ōdaguchi, Ōda-machi, Ōda-shi, Shimane-ken
Phone number 0854-82-1600
Official website: City of Ōda

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.

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Shadow picture of Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture
Flag of Shimane Prefecture
Cities
Gōtsu | Hamada | Izumo | Masuda | Matsue (capital) | Ōda | Unnan | Yasugi
Districts
Hikawa | Iishi | Kanoashi | Mino | Nita | Ōchi | Oki | Yatsuka
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 35°11′N, 132°30′E