Taketa, Ōita

Taketa
竹田市
City

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Location of Taketa in Ōita Prefecture
Taketa

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 32°58′N 131°24′E / 32.967°N 131.400°E / 32.967; 131.400Coordinates: 32°58′N 131°24′E / 32.967°N 131.400°E / 32.967; 131.400
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Ōita Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Katsuji Syuto (since April 2009)
Area
  Total 477.59 km2 (184.40 sq mi)
Population (January 31, 2012)
  Total 24,760
  Density 52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Maple Leaf
  Flower Miyama Kirishima
  Bird Cettia diphone
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address Oji-Aiai 1650, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture (大分県竹田市大字会々1650番地)
878-8555
Website www.city.taketa.oita.jp

Taketa (竹田市 Taketa-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954.

As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 24,760, with 10,511 households and a population density of 51.84 persons per km². The total area is 477.59 km².

On April 1, 2005, the towns of Kujū, Naoiri and Ogi (all from Naoiri District) were merged into Taketa.


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