Ōgata, Akita

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Ōgata
大潟村
Location of Ōgata
Ōgata's location in Akita, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Akita
District Minamiakita
Physical characteristics
Area 170.05 km² (65.66 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
     Total 3,161
     Density 18.6 /km² (48 /sq mi)
Location 39°59′N, 139°58′E
Symbols
Tree Japanese Black Pine
Flower Scarlet Sage
Bird Swan
Symbol of Ōgata
Flag
Ōgata Government Office
Mayor Kita Kurose
Address 010-0494
1-1 Chūō, Ōgata-mura, Minamiakita-gun, Akita-ken
Phone number 0185-45-2111
Official website: Ōgata Village

Ōgata (大潟村; -mura) is a village located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.

As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 3,161 and a density of 18.6 persons per km². The total area is 170.05 km².

This village is made up entirely of reclaimed land. The area was originally Hachirogata Lake.

It is world wide famous for Solarcar rallye and Eco car races.

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