Bungotakada, Ōita

Bungotakada
豊後高田市
City

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Location of Bungotakada in Ōita Prefecture
Bungotakada

Location in Japan

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.

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.

Fudō-Myoō Stature in Kumano Magaibutsu
Shōwa Style Town Visitor Attraction (Shōwa no Machi in Japanese) in Bungotakada.

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