Shōwa, Akita Explained

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]

Noted people from Showa

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 市制施行10周年記念誌潟上市 . 2024-02-28 . 潟上市 . ja.