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Ōita
Prefecture capital and Core city in Kyushu, Japan

Ōita

Ōita is the capital city of Ōita Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

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As of 30 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 474,804 in 230,867 households, and a population density of 950 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 502.38 km2 (193.97 sq mi).

How locals move

Getting around Ōita the local way

  • Get inFerry Sunflower runs a daily ferry between Oita and Kobe.

From Wikivoyage: Oita, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.

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