Akita District
Akita District was a rural district located in Dewa Province, Japan. It was established in 804, and absorbed Hinai District, Mutsu Province in 1590. It was the largest district in Dewa until Akita District was divided into Minamiakita District and Kitaakita District in 1878. The provincial capital was located in Tsuchizaki/Terauchi area and transferred to Kubota, Akita in the 17th century.