right|thumb|270px| Ōda City Hall

right|thumb|270px| Aerial view of central Ōda

right|thumb|270px| Yunotsu area of Ōda

is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The city has a total area of 436.11&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. , the city had an estimated population of 32,838 in 15557 households and a population density of 75 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area of the city is . Ōda is home to the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a World Heritage Site.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Ōda in 2020 is 32,846 people.

History

Most of the area of present-day Ōda is located in Iwami Province, although an eastern portion of the city was within the borders of Izumo Province. The area was a meeting point of three ancient transportation routes: the San'indō, Izumo Kaidō, and the Bingo Kaidō. As a result, numerous market towns were developed in the area.

References

  • Ōda City official website