Akita District (秋田郡 [1] [2], Akita-gun [3]) was a rural district located in Dewa Province, Japan. [4] It was established in 804, and absorbed Hinai District, Mutsu Province in 1590. [5] [6] [7] [8] It was the largest district in Dewa until Akita District was divided into Minamiakita District and Kitaakita District in 1878. [9] The provincial capital was located in Tsuchizaki/Terauchi area and transferred to Kubota, Akita in the 17th century.
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Akita District (秋田郡 [1] [2], Akita-gun [3]) was a rural district located in Dewa Province, Japan. [4] It was established in 804, and absorbed Hinai District, Mutsu Province in 1590. [5] [6] [7] [8] It was the largest district in Dewa until Akita District was divided into Minamiakita District and Kitaakita District in 1878. [9] The provincial capital was located in Tsuchizaki/Terauchi area and transferred to Kubota, Akita in the 17th century.
39°45′38″N 140°03′56″E / 39.760634936024175°N 140.06543420298186°E