Bungotakada, ÅŒita
Bungotakada 豊後高田市 | ||
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![]() Location of Bungotakada in ÅŒita 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 | ÅŒita Prefecture | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Katsuji ShutŠ(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 ÅŒji-Aiai, Bungotakada-shi, ÅŒita-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 ÅŒdÅ, and Kumano magaibutsu.
The ShÅwa Style Town Visitor Attraction (ShÅwa no Machi in Japanese) is also a famous sightseeing spot.
![]() FudÅ-MyoÅ Stature in Kumano Magaibutsu |
![]() ShÅwa Style Town Visitor Attraction (ShÅwa no Machi in Japanese) in Bungotakada. |
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bungotakada, ÅŒita. |
- Bungotakada City official website (Japanese)
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