Kitaakita, Akita
| Kitaakita 北秋田市 | |||
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  Kitaakita | |||
| Coordinates: 40°13′33.7″N 140°22′14.9″E / 40.226028°N 140.370806°ECoordinates: 40°13′33.7″N 140°22′14.9″E / 40.226028°N 140.370806°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Akita Prefecture | ||
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| • Total | 1,152.57 km2 (445.01 sq mi) | ||
| Population (June 2013) | |||
| • Total | 34,529 | ||
| • Density | 30/km2 (80/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Beech | ||
| - Flower | Hydrangea | ||
| - Bird | Black Woodpecker | ||
| Phone number | 0186-62-1111 | ||
| Address | Hanazono-chō 19-1, Kitaakita-shi, Akita-ken 018-3392 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Kitaakita (北秋田市 Kitaakita-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
As of June 2013, the city has an estimated population of 28,345 and a population density of 25.9 persons per km². The total area is 1,152.57 km².
Geography
Kitaakita is located in the mountains of northeastern Akita Prefecture, with the Ou Mountains on the east. Part of the city is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Much of the city area is covered in forest. Due to its inland location, the city is noted for its heavy snowfall in winter.
Neighboring municipalities
- Akita, Akita
- Ōdate, Akita
- Noshiro, Akita
- Kazuno, Akita
- Semboku, Akita
- Kamikoani, Akita
- Fujisato, Akita
Climate
Kitaakita has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.
History
The area of present-day Kitaakita was part of ancient Dewa Province. During the Edo period, the area came under the control of the Satake clan, who ruled the northern third of the province from Kubota Domain. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture in 1878.
The modern city of Kitaakita was established on March 22, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi and Takanosu (all from Kitaakita District).
Economy
The economy of Kitakita is based on agriculture, forestry and seasonal tourism.
Education
- Akita University – Kitaakira branch campus
Transportation
Airport
Railway
- JR East - Ou Main Line
- Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway - Akita Nairiku Line
- Takanosu - Nishi-Takanosu - Ogata - Ōnodai - Aikawa - Kamisugi - Yonaizawa - Katsurase - Ani-Maeda - Maeda-Minami - Kobuchi - Aniai - Arase - Kayakusa - Okashinai - Iwanome - Hitachinai - Okuani - Ani-Matagi
Highway
Local attractions
- Yasu Falls – one of the Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls
Sister city relations
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Fengcheng, Liaoning, China - Pulandian, Liaoning, China
Noted people from Akitaakita
- Takekaze Akira – sumo wrestler
- Tamezō Narita – musician
- Daito Takahashi – Olympic ski jumper
- Norihito Kobayashi – Olympic ski jumper
- Yūsuke Minato – Olympiic ski jumper
- Fuyuko Suzuki – Olympic Biathlon athlete
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kitaakita, Akita. |
- Kitaakita City official website (Japanese)
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