Yōkaichi, Shiga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yōkaichi was a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, founded on August 15, 1954. It was known for its Giant Kite Festival held annually on the fourth Sunday in May. In 2005, Yōkaichi merged with several towns to form the city of Higashiōmi.
Statistics
Area
52.60 km²
Population
44,823