Ōhata, Aomori

Ōhata, Aomori
Ōhata
大畑町
Former municipality
Since March 1, 2005
Currently part of part of Mutsu
Location of Ōhata
Ōhata's location in Aomori, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku region
Prefecture Aomori
District Shimokita
Physical characteristics
Area 58.59 km²
Population (as of February 1, 2006)
     Total 8,663
     Density 147.8/km²
Symbols
Tree Chamaecyparis pisifera
Flower Sakura
Bird Common Gull
Official website: Ohata official website

Ōhata (大畑町 Ōhata-machi?) was a town located in Shimokita District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

Ōhata Village was founded in 1889. It was elevated to town status on May 1, 1934. On March 14, 2005 it was merged into the neighboring city of Mutsu, along with the neighboring town of Kawauchi and village of Wakinosawa, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality..

Located in northern Shimokita Peninsula facing Tsugaru Strait, the town of Ōhata had an economy based primarily on commercial fishing, primarily squid, octopus, salmon and sea urchin.

At the time of its merger, the town had an estimated population of 8,663 and a density of 147.8 persons per km². The total area was 58.59 km².

Ōhata was served by Route 279 (Japan) highway, but no railway service. Formerly (from 1939 to 2001), the Ōhata Line connected Ōhata Station with Shimokita Station via eight stations. The train has now been replaced by a bus service.