Yōkaichi, Shiga
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Yōkaichi (八日市市 Yōkaichi-shi?) was a city located in Shiga, Japan. On 11 February 2005, it merged with Eigenji, Gokasho, Aito, and Koto towns to form a new city called Higashi Omi.
In 2003, the city had an estimated population of 44,823 and the density of 852.15 persons per km². The total area was 52.60 km².
The city was founded on August 15, 1954 and dissolved on 10 February 2005.
It was most famous for the Giant Kite Festival held every May on the fourth Sunday.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Higashiomi) in Japanese
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