Akita prefecture (秋田県; Akita-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. The capital is Akita.
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Akita prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Akita |
| Region: | Tohoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 6th
11,612.11 km² 0.7% |
| Population
- Total (Jan 1, 2003) - Density |
Ranked 35th
1,174,905 101/km² |
| Districts: | 9 |
| Municipalities: | 69 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-05 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Butterbur blossom (Petasites japonicus) |
| Pref. Tree: | Akita-sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) |
| Pref. Bird: | Copper pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringii) |
| Table of contents |
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2 History 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Demographics 6 Culture 7 Tourism 8 Prefectural symbols 9 Miscellaneous topics 10 External links |