Ōwani, Aomori
Ōwani
大鰐町 | |
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View of Ōwani Onsen | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′6.1″N 140°34′4.2″E / 40.518361°N 140.567833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| District | Minamitsugaru |
| Area | |
• Total | 163.43 km2 (63.10 sq mi) |
| Population (January 31, 2023) | |
• Total | 8,669 |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 0172-48-2111 |
| Address | Hagurodate 5-3, Ōwani-machi, Minamitsugaru-gun, Aomori-ken 038-0292 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
| Flower | Rhododendron |
| Tree | Katsura |
Ōwani (大鰐町, Ōwani-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the town had an estimated population of 8,669 people in 4108 households and a population density of 53 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 163.41 square kilometres (63.09 sq mi). Skiing is very popular in Ōwani Town, and seven Olympic athletes have grown up there.