Ōgata, Akita
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 Ōgata's location in Akita, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Akita |
| District | Minamiakita |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 170.05 km² (65.66 sq mi) |
| Population (as of January 2008) | |
| Total | 3,161 |
| Density | 18.6 /km² (48 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Japanese Black Pine |
| Flower | Scarlet Sage |
| Bird | Swan |
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| Ōgata Government Office | |
| Mayor | Kita Kurose |
| Address | 〒010-0494 1-1 Chūō, Ōgata-mura, Minamiakita-gun, Akita-ken |
| Phone number | 0185-45-2111 |
| Official website: Ōgata Village | |
Ōgata (大潟村; -mura) is a village located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.
As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 3,161 and a density of 18.6 persons per km². The total area is 170.05 km².
This village is made up entirely of reclaimed land. The area was originally Hachirogata Lake.
It is world wide famous for Solarcar rallye and Eco car races.
[edit] External links
- (English) An Explanation of Ogata Village
- (Japanese) Village Website
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