Shōwa | |
Native Name: | 昭和町 |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Settlement Type: | Former settlement |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Japan |
Subdivision Type1: | Prefecture |
Subdivision Name1: | Akita |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Minamiakita |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,685 and a density of 213.65 persons per km2. The total area was 40.65 km2.
On March 22, 2005, Shōwa, along with the towns of Iitagawa and Tennō (all from Minamiakita District), merged to create the city of Katagami.[1]