Ōtaki, Chiba

Ōtaki
大多喜町
Location of Ōtaki in Chiba Prefecture
Ōtaki
 
Coordinates: 35°17′6.6″N 140°14′43.5″E / 35.285167°N 140.245417°E / 35.285167; 140.245417
Country Japan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba
DistrictIsumi
Area
  Total
129.87 km2 (50.14 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2019)
  Total
8,982
  Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeSakura
Phone number0470-82-2111
Address93 Ōtaki, Ōtaki-machi, Chiba-ken 298-0292
WebsiteOfficial website

Ōtaki (大多喜町, Ōtaki-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The town is known for its association with Edo period general Honda Tadakatsu, and its prominent castle. As of 1 January 2019, the town had an estimated population of 8,982 in 3820 households and a population density of 69 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 129.87 square kilometres (50.14 sq mi), making it the largest of Chiba Prefecture's towns and villages.