Akita District

Akita District (秋田郡, Akita-gun) was a rural district located in Dewa Province, Japan.[1] It was established in 804, and absorbed Hinai District, Mutsu Province in 1590. It was the largest district in Dewa until Akita District was divided into Minamiakita District and Kitaakita District in 1878.

Location of former Akita District in Dewa Province

Notes
  1. 竹内一朔「秋田郡」『秋田大百科事典』　秋田魁新報社、1981年、ISBN 4870200074

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