Bungotakada 豊後高田市 |
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Location of Bungotakada in Ōita Prefecture |
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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) | |
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• Tree | Diospyros kaki | |
• Flower | Cosmos | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
City hall address | 1650 Ōji-Aiai, Bungotakada-shi, Ōita-ken 878-8555 |
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Website | www |
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.
Bungotakada is known for negi (Welsh onions).
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.