Akita Prefecture

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Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [ä́.k̟ʲi̥.tä̀, ä̀.k̟ʲi̥.tä́.kè̞ɴ̀]) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Its population is estimated 864,221 as of 1 October 2026 and its geographic area is 11,637 square kilometres (4,493 sq mi). Akita Prefecture is bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north, Iwate Prefecture to the east, Miyagi Prefecture to the southeast, and Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Akita is the capital and largest city of Akita Prefecture. Other major cities include Yokote, Daisen, and Yurihonjō. Akita Prefecture is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan and extends east to the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, at the border with Iwate Prefecture. Akita Prefecture formed the northern half of the historic Dewa Province with Yamagata Prefecture.

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