Akita District Explained

was a rural district located in Dewa Province, Japan.^[1] It was established in 804, and absorbed Hinai District, Mutsu Province in 1590.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} It was the largest district in Dewa until Akita District was divided into Minamiakita District and Kitaakita District in 1878.^[6] The provincial capital was located in Tsuchizaki/Terauchi area and transferred to Kubota, Akita in the 17th century. 　

Notes and References

1. 竹内一朔「秋田郡」『秋田大百科事典』　秋田魁新報社、1981年、ISBN 4870200074
2. Web site: 解説ページ. jlogos.com.
3. Web site: 国名について調べてみた13 陸奥国比内郡 - 晴耕雨読 趣味と生活の覚書. June 3, 2022. 晴耕雨読　　　　趣味と生活の覚書.
4. Web site: Niino . Naoyoshi . 古代における東北像 . 2023-05-24.
5. Web site: 秋田県のご先祖調べ ～家系図作成からご先祖探しの専門サイト. www.kakeisi.com.
6. Web site: Akita Prefecture . 市町村合併沿革図 . 2023-05-24.