was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,948 and a density of 36.12 persons per km2. The total area was 247.74 km2. On March 22, 2005, Kyōwa, along with the city of Ōmagari; the towns of Kamioka, Nakasen, Nishisenboku, Ōta and Semboku; and the village of Nangai (all from Senboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen. Noted people from Kyowa Hitoshi Okuda External links Daisen official website Dissolved municipalities of Akita Prefecture Daisen, Akita