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Akita Prefecture

Prefecture of Japan

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Akita Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan, and its capital is Akita. It is the 6th largest of the country's 47 prefectures by area, at 11,638 km². With about 946,380 people, it ranks 39th by population and holds roughly 0.8% of the national total.

Type
Prefecture
Capital
Akita
Population
946,38039th of 47, 2021
Area
11,638 km²6th of 47
Density
81 per km²

Bordering prefectures