Wake, Okayama
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| Wake 和気町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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  Wake | ||
| Coordinates: 34°48′N 134°9′E / 34.800°N 134.150°ECoordinates: 34°48′N 134°9′E / 34.800°N 134.150°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region |
Chūgoku San'yō | |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture | |
| District | Wake | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 144.23 km2 (55.69 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 2011) | ||
| • Total | 15,560 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | Town of Wake | |
Wake (和気町 Wake-chō) is a town located in Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of March 2011, the town has an estimated population of 15,560. The total area is 144.23 km².[1]
The town is famous in the region for the 'Wamojiyaki' festival that takes place every year on August 15th during the Obon period, and the town is also home to the largest Wisteria park in Japan.
On March 1, 2006 Wake was officially merged with the neighboring town of Saeki, also from Wake District. The newly merged town retains the name 'Wake'.
References
External links
Media related to Wake, Okayama at Wikimedia Commons
- Wake official website (Japanese)
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