Bungotakada, Ōita
| Bungotakada 豊後高田市 | ||
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| 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) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Diospyros kaki | |
| • Flower | Cosmos | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
1650 Ōji-Aiai, Bungotakada-shi, Ōita-ken 878-8555 | |
| Website |
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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. |
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bungotakada, Ōita. |
- Bungotakada City official website (Japanese)
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