Hita, Ōita
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Hita 日田市 |
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Hita Gion Festival, held in July.
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 Location of Hita in Ōita Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 33°19′N 130°56′E / 33.317°N 130.933°ECoordinates: 33°19′N 130°56′E / 33.317°N 130.933°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Ōita Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Yōichi Satō | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 666.19 km2 (257.22 sq mi) | |
| Population (December 31, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 71,537 | |
| • Density | 107.38/km2 (278.1/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Camellia sasanqua | |
| • Flower | Iris | |
| • Bird | Sekirei (Motacillidae) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 2-6-1, Tajima, Hita-shi, Ōita-ken 877-8601 |
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| Website | www |
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Hita (日田市 Hita-shi?) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan, that was founded on December 11, 1940. It is an agricultural and industrial centre that primarily produces lumber, furniture, and pottery. Its attractions and scenic beauty also make it a popular tourist destination.
On March 22, 2005, the towns of Amagase and Ōyama, and the villages of Kamitsue, Maetsue and Nakatsue (all from Hita District) were merged into Hita.
As of December 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 71,537, with 26,846 households, and a population density of 107.38 persons per km². However, the estimated population of central Hita is about 5,000 people. The total area of the city is 666.19 km².
Hita is located in the far west of Ōita Prefecture, and borders the neighbouring prefectures of Fukuoka, and Kumamoto. Surrounding cities include Kurume to its west, Nakatsu to the north, and Kusu to the east. Hita itself lies in a plain at the confluence of several rivers that flow west, eventually becoming the Chikugo River. The surrounding landscape is mountainous, typical of Ōita Prefecture. Due to this connection, although Hita is placed within Ōita Prefecture, it shared a deeper historical connection with Fukuoka Prefecture. The dialect used in Hita has the same characteristic to the Hichiku dialect, used in Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture.
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