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Motosu District, Gifu

Motosu District (本巣郡, Motosu-gun) is a district located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

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Map of Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

As of July 2011 the district has an estimated population of 18,389. The total area is 5.17 km².

The district has only one town.

  • Kitagata

    • District Timeline

  • April 1, 1959-
  • The village of Shinsei gained town status.
  • The village of Sunan gained town status.
  • As of 2003, the district comprises the former districts of Motosu, Mushiroda (席田郡), parts of Katagata (方県郡), and parts of Ōno (大野郡, not to be confused with Ōno District in Hida region)
  • May 1, 2003-The towns of Sunami and Hozumi merged to form the new city of Mizuho.
  • February 1, 2004-The towns of Itonuki, Motosu and Shinsei, and the village of Neo merged to become the new city of Motosu.
  • The town of Kitagata was scheduled to merge with the city of Gifu but the deal was cancelled on August 31, 2004.

    • References

    Motosu District, Gifu Wikipedia
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