Nishikubiki District, Niigata
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Nishikubiki (西頸城郡; -gun) was a district located in Niigata, Japan. The district was founded in 1878, when the former Kubiki District split into Higashikubiki District, Nakakubiki District, and Nishikubiki District. At the time of founding, the district covered the city of Itoigawa and the Nadachi District in the city of Jōetsu. The district seat was located at the town of Itoigawa (now the city of Itoigawa).
As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 23,292 and a density of 67.40 persons per km². The total area is 345.56 km².
History
- On 1954, 9 towns and villages merged to form the city of Itoigawa.
- On January 1, 2005 the town of Nadachi was absorbed into the city of Jōetsu.
- On March 19, 2005 the towns of Nō and Ōmi merged into the city of Itoigawa. Nishikubiki District was dissolved.
Categories:
- Former districts of Niigata Prefecture
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