Shōwa, Akita
Shōwa (昭和町 Shōwa-machi) was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,685 and a density of 213.65 persons per km². The total area was 40.65 km².
On March 22, 2005, Shōwa, along with the towns of Iitagawa and Tennō (all from Minamiakita District), merged to create the city of Katagami.
External links
- Shōwa official website (Japanese) (Archive)
- Katagami official website (Japanese)