Prefecture capital and Core city in Kyushu, Japan
Oita Shi
Ōita is the capital city of Ōita Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
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 Oita Shi the local way
- Get inFerry Sunflower runs a daily ferry between Oita and Kobe.
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