was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
History
The name is believed to be a Japanized form of Pi-nay, the Ainu language term for 'pebble river’.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,665 and a density of 56.79 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 205.39 km<sup>2</sup>.
On June 20, 2005, Hinai, along with the town of Tashiro (also from Kitaakita District), was merged into the expanded city of Ōdate.
References
External links
- Ōdate official website