Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki

Higashiusuki District in Miyazaki Prefecture

Higashiusuki (東臼杵郡, Higashiusuki-gun) is a district located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 31,269 and the density of 24.18 persons per km². The total area is 1,292.99 km².

Towns and villages

Mergers

  • On January 1, 2006 the villages of Kitagō, Nangō and Saigō merged to form the new town of Misato.
  • On February 20, 2006 the towns of Kitakata and Kitaura merged into the expanded city of Nobeoka.
  • On February 25, 2006 the town of Tōgō merged into the expanded city of Hyūga.
  • On March 31, 2007 the town of Kitagawa merged into the expanded city of Nobeoka.

Coordinates: 32°27′43″N 131°19′23″E / 32.462°N 131.323°E / 32.462; 131.323

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