Bungotakada, Ōita
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| Bungotakada 豊後高田市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Bungotakada | ||
| Coordinates: 33°33′N 131°27′E / 33.550°N 131.450°ECoordinates: 33°33′N 131°27′E / 33.550°N 131.450°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Ōita Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Katsuji Shutō (since April 2009) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 206.65 km2 (79.79 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 31, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 24,623 | |
| • Density | 119.15/km2 (308.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Diospyros kaki | |
| - Flower | Cosmos | |
| Address |
1650 Ōji-Aiai, Bungotakada-shi, Ōita-ken 878-8555 | |
| Phone number | 0974-63-1111 | |
| Website | www.city.bungotakada.oita.jp | |
Bungotakada (豊後高田市 Bungotakada-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.
As of March 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 24,623, with 10,479 households and a population density of 119.15 persons per km². The total area is 206.65 km². [citation needed]
On March 31, 2005, the towns of Kakaji and Matama (both from Nishikunisaki District) were merged into Bungotakada.
Agriculture
Bungotakada is known for negi (Welsh onions).
Points of interest
Historic sites include Fuki-ji, Maki Ōdō, and Kumano magaibutsu.
The Shōwa Style Town Visitor Attraction (Shōwa no Machi in Japanese) is also a famous sightseeing spot.[citation needed]
Fudō-Myoō Stature in Kumano Magaibutsu
Shōwa Style Town Visitor Attraction (Shōwa no Machi in Japanese) in Bungotakada.
External links
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- Bungotakada City official website (Japanese)
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