Bungo-ōno

Bungo-ōno
豊後大野市
City

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Location of Bungo-ōno in Ōita Prefecture
Bungo-ōno

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 32°59′N 131°35′E / 32.983°N 131.583°E / 32.983; 131.583Coordinates: 32°59′N 131°35′E / 32.983°N 131.583°E / 32.983; 131.583
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Ōita Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Yusuke Hashimoto (since April 2009)
Area
  Total 603.36 km2 (232.96 sq mi)
Population (January 31, 2012)
  Total 40,104
  Density 66.47/km2 (172.2/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Quercus acutissima
  Flower Phoney cherry
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1200 Mie-cho Ichiba, Bungo-ono-shi, Oita-ken
879-7198
Website www.bungo-ohno.jp

Bungo-ōno (豊後大野市 Bungo-ōno-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Bungo-ōno was established on March 31, 2005, from the merger between the towns of Asaji, Inukai, Mie, Ogata and Ōno, and the villages of Chitose and Kiyokawa (all from Ōno District).

As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 40,104, with 16,484 households and a population density of 66.47 persons per km². The total area is 603.36 km².

In 2012, the growing deer population began to greatly affect the shiitake mushroom farming industry.[1]

Harajiri Waterfall

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