Hachirōgata, Akita

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Hachirōgata Town
八郎潟町
Location of Hachirōgata Town
Hachirōgata Town's location in Akita prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Akita prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 17.00 km² (6.56 sq mi)
Population (as of 2006)
     Total 6,996
     Density 411.53 /km² (1,066 /sq mi)
Location 39°57′N 140°4′E / 39.95, 140.067Coordinates: 39°57′N 140°4′E / 39.95, 140.067
Symbols
Tree Japanese Zelkova
Flower Azalea
Symbol of Hachirōgata Town
Symbol of Hachirōgata Town
Hachirōgata Town Government Office
Address 018-1692
Minamiakita-gun, Hachirōgata-machi,
Jidaidō 80
Phone number 018-875-5800
Official website: Hachirōgata Town

Hachirōgata (八郎潟町; -machi) is a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,251 and a density of 425.78 persons per km². The total area is 17.03 km².

It was named after Lake Hachirogata which lies in the west of the town.

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