Katagami, Akita

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Katagami City
潟上市
Location of Katagami City
Katagami City's location in Akita prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Akita prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 97.96 km² (37.82 sq mi)
Population (as of 2006)
     Total 35,560
     Density 363.01 /km² (940 /sq mi)
Symbols
Symbol of Katagami City
Symbol of Katagami City
Katagami City Government Office
Phone number 018-878-2211
Official website: www.city.katagami.akita.jp

Katagami (潟上市 Katagami-shi?) is a city located in Akita, Japan.

On March 22, 2005, the towns of Tennō, Iitagawa and Shōwa merged together to form the city of Katagami. The three towns were formerly in Minami-Akita District. The new city has an area of 97.96km², and an estimated population of 36,102 as of 2005.

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Shadow picture of Akita Prefecture Akita Prefecture
Flag of Akita Prefecture
Cities
Akita (capital) | Daisen | Katagami | Kazuno | Kitaakita | Nikaho | Noshiro | Oga | Ōdate | Semboku | Yokote | Yurihonjō | Yuzawa
Districts
Kazuno | Kitaakita | Minamiakita | Ogachi | Senboku | Yamamoto
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 39°52′N 139°59′E / 39.867, 139.983