Ōtake, Hiroshima

Ōtake (大竹市, ōtake-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

"Ōtake" redirects here. For the surname, see Ōtake (surname).
Ōtake

大竹市
City
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Location of Ōtake in Hiroshima Prefecture
Ōtake
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°14′N 132°13′E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku (San'yō)
PrefectureHiroshima Prefecture
Government
 • MayorYoshiro Iriyama (since June 2006)
Area
 • Total78.57 km2 (30.34 sq mi)
Population
 (May 1, 2017)
 • Total27,684
 • Density350/km2 (910/sq mi)
Symbols
 • TreeRound Leaf Holly
 • FlowerRhododendron
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall addressOgata 1-11-1, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県大竹市小方１丁目11番１号)
739-0692
Websitewww.city.otake.hiroshima.jp

As of May 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 27,684, with 12,939 households,[1] and a population density of 350 persons per km². The total area is 78.57 km².

History
  • 5th century - Okudano-sato - Okudano-eki on the San'yōdō.
  • 1608-1611 - Kamei-jyo.
  • The city "Otake" was founded on September 1, 1954.

Economy

Transportation

Tourism

Notable people
  • Miyuki Ishimoto

Sister cities

Otake has Sister City relationships with:

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See also

References
  1. "Official website of Ōtake City" (in Japanese). Japan: Ōtake City. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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