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Katagami, City in Akita Prefecture, Japan

Katagami stretches across 97.72 square kilometers of northwestern Akita Prefecture, with coastal plains meeting the Sea of Japan and Lake Hachirōgata.

The establishment of Katagami occurred on March 22, 2005, through the consolidation of three towns: Iitagawa, Shōwa, and Tennō.

The city emblem features symbolic elements with a red circle representing people and curved lines depicting Lake Hachiro in blue and green colors.

The population density of 330 persons per square kilometer supports a network of 31,775 residents distributed among 14,162 households as of 2023.

The eastern section contains small hills while three major sand dunes characterize the western region, creating a diverse geographical landscape.

Location: Akita Prefecture

Inception: March 22, 2005

Shares border with: Akita, Oga, Gojome, Ogata, Ikawa

Website: https://city.katagami.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.85725,140.01303

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08

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