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Yamakoshi District, Hokkaido 
Summary
Yamakoshi (山越郡, Yamakoshi-gun) is a district located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 7,424 and a density of 23.89 persons per km2. The total area is 310.75 km2.
Towns edit
Merger edit
- On October 1, 2005, the town of Yakumo (from Yamakoshi District) absorbed the town of Kumaishi (from Nishi District, Hiyama Subprefecture) to create the new and expanded town of Yakumo (now in the newly created Futami District).[1] The former town of Kumaishi joined Oshima Subprefecture at the same time.
References edit
- ^ "総務省｜令和2年版 地方財政白書｜資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績" [Record of Municipal Mergers Since Showa 60]. 総務省 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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