Mikata (美方郡, Mikata-gun) is a district located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
As of the April 1, 2005 merger (but using 2003 population statistics), the district has an estimated population of 40,084 and a density of 66 persons per km2. The total area is 610.02 km2.
Towns and villages
Mergers
- On April 1, 2005 the towns of Mikata and Muraoka merged with the town of Kasumi, from Kinosaki District, to form the new town of Kami.
- On October 1, 2005 the towns of Hamasaka and Onsen merged to form the town of Shin'onsen.
Points of interest
References
35°34′01″N 134°33′04″E / 35.567°N 134.551°E
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