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Higashikanbara District, Niigata

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Points of interest
  
Kirinsan, Byōdō‑ji Temple, Mikunidake, Kirinzan Park, Mt Mikagura

Higashikanbara (東蒲原郡, Higashikanbara-gun) is a district located in Niigata, Japan.

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Map of Higashikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

As of March 31, 2006, the district has an estimated population of 15,169 and a density of 15.92 persons per km². The total area is 952.88 km².

The following municipalities are within the district:

  • Aga

    • History

  • The district was once belonged to Aizu clan and later became part of Wakamatsu Prefecture then to Fukushima Prefecture until 1889 when the district was transferred to Niigata Prefecture.
  • On April 1, 2005, all municipalities within Higashikanbara District (Kamikawa, Kanose, Mikawa, and Tsugawa) merged to form the new town of Aga.

    • References

    Higashikanbara District, Niigata Wikipedia
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