Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present

• On November 1, 2004 - the town of Misato
  Misato, Akita
  is a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan. The town was formed on November 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Senhata and Rokugō with the village of Sennan....
  
  in Semboku District was formed from the merger of the village Sennan
  Sennan, Akita
  Sennan was a village located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan. On 1 November 2004 the village merged with Rokugō and Senhata forming the town of Misato....
  
   and the towns Rokugō and Senhata
  Senhata, Akita
  was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan. On November 1, 2004 the town merged with Rokugō and Sennan forming the town of Misato.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,258 and a density of 94.29 persons per km². The total area was 87.58 km²....
  
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• On January 11, 2005 - the towns of Kawabe
  Kawabe, Akita
  Kawabe was a town located in Kawabe District, Akita, Japan. On January 11, 2005, the town, along with the town of Yūwa, merged into the city of Akita and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and Yūwa
  Yuwa, Akita
  was a town located in Kawabe District, Akita, Japan. On January 11, 2005 the town, along with the town of Kawabe, merged into the city of Akita and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Kawabe District
  Kawabe District, Akita
  Kawabe was a district located in Akita, Japan. , the district had an estimated population of 18,264 and a density of 40.99 persons per km²...
  
   (now dissolved) merged into the city of Akita
  Akita, Akita
  is the capital city of Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan.As of June 11, 2005, with the merger of the former Kawabe District , the city has an estimated population of 323,310 and density of...
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the city of Kitaakita
  Kitaakita, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.The city was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the former towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi, and Takanosu, all from Kitaakita District....
  
  was founded from the merger of the former towns of Aikawa
  Aikawa, Akita
  Aikawa was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita, Japan.The city of Kitaakita was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the former towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi, and Takanosu, all from Kitaakita District....
  
  , Ani
  Ani, Akita
  Ani was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita, Japan.The city of Kitaakita was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the former towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi, and Takanosu, all from Kitaakita District....
  
  , Moriyoshi
  Moriyoshi, Akita
  Moriyoshi was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita, Japan.The city of Kitaakita was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the former towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi, and Takanosu, all from Kitaakita District....
  
  , and Takanosu
  Takanosu, Akita
  Takanosu was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita, Japan.The city of Kitaakita was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the former towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi, and Takanosu, all from Kitaakita District....
  
  , all from Kitaakita District
  Kitaakita District, Akita
  is a district located in Akita, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 3,145 and a density of 12.25 persons per km². The total area is 256.82 km².-Mergers:...
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the city of Ōmagari
  Omagari, Akita
  was a city located in Akita in Tōhoku region of Japan.On 22 March 2005, the city was merged with the towns of Kamioka, Nishisenboku, Nakasen, Kyōwa, Semboku, Ōta; and the village of Nangai, all from Senboku District to form the new city of Daisen....
  
   merged with the towns of Kamioka
  Kamioka, Akita
  was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the town was merged with the city of Ōmagari; the towns Nishisenboku, Nakasen, Kyōwa, Semboku, Ōta; and the village of Nangai, all from Semboku District to form the new city of Daisen....
  
  , Nishisenboku
  Nishisenboku, Akita
  Nishisenboku was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the town was merged with the city of Ōmagari; the towns Kamioka, Nakasen, Kyōwa, Semboku, Ōta; and the village of Nangai, all from Senboku District to form the new city of Daisen.In 2003, the town had an estimated...
  
  , Nakasen
  Nakasen, Akita
  Nakasen was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the town was merged with the city of Ōmagari; the towns Kamioka, Nishisenboku, Kyōwa, Semboku, Ōta; and the village of Nangai, all from Senboku District to form the new city of Daisen.In 2003, the town had an estimated...
  
  , Kyōwa
  Kyowa, Akita
  was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the town was merged with the city of Ōmagari; the towns Kamioka, Nishisenboku, Nakasen, Semboku, Ōta; and the village of Nangai, all from Senboku District to form the new city of Daisen....
  
  , Semboku, Ōta
  Ota, Akita
  Ōta was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the town was merged with the city of Ōmagari; the towns Kamioka, Nishisenboku, Nakasen, Kyōwa, Semboku; and the village of Nangai, all from Senboku District to form the new city of Daisen.In 2003, the town had an estimated...
  
  , and the village of Nangai
  Nangai, Akita
  Nangai was a village located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village was merged with the city of Ōmagari and the towns Kamioka, Nishisenboku, Nakasen, Kyōwa, Semboku, Ōta, all from Senboku District to form the new city of Daisen.In 2003, the village had an estimated...
  
   from Semboku District to form the new city of Daisen
  Daisen, Akita
  is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, it has an estimated population of 87,497 and an area of 866.68 km², giving a population density of 101 per square kilometer....
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the city of Yurihonjō
  Yurihonjo, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.The city was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the former city of Honjō and the former towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri...
  
  was formed from the merger of the former city of Honjō
  Honjo, Akita
  was a city located in Akita in the Tōhoku region of Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
   and the former towns of Chōkai
  Chokai, Akita
  Chōkai was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
  , Higashiyuri
  Higashiyuri, Akita
  Higashiyuri was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
  , Iwaki
  Iwaki, Akita
  Iwaki was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
  , Nishime
  Nishime, Akita
  Nishime was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
  , Ōuchi
  Ouchi, Akita
  Ōuchi was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
  , Yashima
  Yashima, Akita
  was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
   and Yuri
  Yuri, Akita
  Yuri was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005 the city of Honjō and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, all from Yuri District, merged to form the new city of Yurihonjō....
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the towns of Tennō, Iitagawa
  Iitagawa, Akita
  Iitagawa was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the towns of Tennō, Iitagawa and Shōwa, all from Minamiakita District, merged together to form the city of Katagami....
  
   and Shōwa
  Showa, Akita
  Shōwa was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the towns of Tennō, Iitagawa and Shōwa, all from Minamiakita District, merged together to form the city of Katagami....
  
   merged together to form the city of Katagami
  Katagami, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the towns of Tennō, Iitagawa and Shōwa merged together to form the city of Katagami. The three towns were formerly in Minamiakita District. The new city has an area of 97.96km², and an estimated population of...
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the city of Yuzawa
  Yuzawa, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan. In 2011 the city had an estimated population of 50,902. The total area was 790.72 km².- History :The city was founded on March 31, 1954....
  
  was formed from the merger of the old city of Yuzawa
  Yuzawa, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan. In 2011 the city had an estimated population of 50,902. The total area was 790.72 km².- History :The city was founded on March 31, 1954....
  
   and the village of Minase
  Minase, Akita
  Minase was a village located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village of Minase, and the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, all from Ogachi District, merged into the city of Yuzawa....
  
  , and the towns of Inakawa
  Inakawa, Akita
  Inakawa was a town located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village of Minase, and the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, all from Ogachi District, merged into the city of Yuzawa....
  
  , and Ogachi
  Ogachi, Akita
  Ogachi was a town located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village of Minase, and the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, all from Ogachi District, merged into the city of Yuzawa....
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the city of Oga
  Oga, Akita
  is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the Oga Peninsula.The city was founded on March 31, 1954.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 29,377 and a population density of 148.34 persons per km². The total area is 198.04 km²....
  
  was formed from the merger of the old city of Oga
  Oga, Akita
  is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the Oga Peninsula.The city was founded on March 31, 1954.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 29,377 and a population density of 148.34 persons per km². The total area is 198.04 km²....
  
   and the town of Wakami
  Wakami, Akita
  Wakami was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,310 and a density of 171.40 persons per km²...
  
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• On June 20, 2005 - the towns of Hinai
  Hinai, Akita
  Hinai was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita, Japan.On June 20, 2005, the towns of Hinai and Tashiro, both from Kitaakita District, were merged into the city of Ōdate....
  
   and Tashiro
  Tashiro, Akita
  Tashiro was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita, Japan.On June 20, 2005, the towns of Hinai and Tashiro, both from Kitaakita District, were merged into the city of Ōdate....
  
   were merged into the city of Ōdate
  Odate, Akita
  is a city located in Akita in Tōhoku region of Japan.The city was founded on April 1, 1951.As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 65,090 and the density of 162.10 persons per km²...
  
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• On September 20, 2005 - the city of Semboku was formed from the merger of Kakunodate
  Kakunodate, Akita
  Kakunodate is a town located in Senboku, a city in Akita, Japan. Before Senboku became a city, Kakunodate was located in Senboku District.On September 20, 2005 the town merged with the town of Tazawako and the village of Nishiki to form the new city of Semboku.In 2003, the town had an estimated...
  
  , Tazawako
  Tazawako, Akita
  Tazawako was a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On September 20, 2005 the town merged with the town of Kakunodate and the village of Nishiki to form the new city of Semboku....
  
  , and Nishiki
  Nishiki, Akita
  Nishiki was a village located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan.On September 20, 2005 the village merged with the towns of Kakunodate and Tazawako to form the new city of Semboku....
  
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• On October 1, 2005 - the towns of Hiraka
  Hiraka, Akita
  Hiraka was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
  , Jūmonji
  Jumonji, Akita
  Jūmonji was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
  , Masuda
  Masuda, Akita
  Masuda was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
  , Omonogawa
  Omonogawa, Akita
  Omonogawa was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
  , Ōmori
  Omori, Akita
  Ōmori was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
  , and the villages of Sannai
  Sannai, Akita
  San'nai was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
  , and Taiyū
  Taiyu, Akita
  was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
  
   merged with the old city of Yokote
  Yokote, Akita
  is a city located in Akita in the Tōhoku region of Japan.As of October 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 96,955, with a household number of 34,314 and the density of 140 persons per km²...
  
   to form the new city of Yokote
  Yokote, Akita
  is a city located in Akita in the Tōhoku region of Japan.As of October 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 96,955, with a household number of 34,314 and the density of 140 persons per km²...
  
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• On October 1, 2005 - the town of Nikaho
  Nikaho, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the town of Nikaho merged with the towns of Kisakata and Konoura, all from Yuri District, to form the city of Nikaho. The new city has an area of 240.61km², and an estimated population of 27,245 as of October 2011.-City Symbols:The city tree is...
  
   merged with the towns of Kisakata
  Kisakata, Akita
  Kisakata was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, along with the town of Konoura, Kisakata was merged into the town of Nikaho, all from Yuri District, to become the city of Nikaho....
  
   and Konoura
  Konoura, Akita
  Konoura was a town located in Yuri District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, along with the town of Kisakata, Konoura was merged into the town of Nikaho, all from Yuri District, to become the city of Nikaho....
  
   to form the city of Nikaho
  Nikaho, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the town of Nikaho merged with the towns of Kisakata and Konoura, all from Yuri District, to form the city of Nikaho. The new city has an area of 240.61km², and an estimated population of 27,245 as of October 2011.-City Symbols:The city tree is...
  
  . With this merger, Yuri District
  Yuri District, Akita
  Yuri was a district located in Akita, Japan.There were three towns left before the district dissolved.* Kisakata* Konoura* NikahoOn October 1, 2005, all towns merged to form the city of Nikaho which will dissolve Yuri District....
  
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• On March 20, 2006 - the towns of Hachiryū
  Hachiryu, Akita
  Hachiryū was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,145 and a density of 184.82 persons per km². The total area is 38.66 km²....
  
  , Koto'oka, and Yamamoto
  Yamamoto, Akita
  Yamamoto was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,042 and a density of 82.04 persons per km². The total area is 98.02 km²....
  
   (all from Yamamoto District
  Yamamoto District, Akita
  is a district located in Akita, Japan.There are three towns in the district.*Fujisato*Happō*Mitane-District Timeline:*September 1, 1962 - The village of Yamamoto gained town status....
  
  ) merged together to form the new town of Mitane
  Mitane, Akita
  is a town in Yamamoto District in Akita Prefecture.The town was created on March 20, 2006, by merging the towns of Hachiryū, Koto'oka, and Yamamoto, all from Yamamoto District....
  
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• On March 21, 2006 - the city of Noshiro
  Noshiro, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.The city is known within Japan for the basketball team of . The city merged with the town of Futatsui on March 21, 2006 to become the new city of Noshiro. Noshiro was the site in 770 AD where Imperial Navies arrived and established Japan's first settlement in Oshu...
  
   merged with the town of Futasui
  Futatsui, Akita
  Futatsui was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,421 and a population density of 62.96 persons per km². The total area was 181.40 km²....
  
   from Yamamoto District
  Yamamoto District, Akita
  is a district located in Akita, Japan.There are three towns in the district.*Fujisato*Happō*Mitane-District Timeline:*September 1, 1962 - The village of Yamamoto gained town status....
  
   to form the new city of Noshiro
  Noshiro, Akita
  is a city located in Akita, Japan.The city is known within Japan for the basketball team of . The city merged with the town of Futatsui on March 21, 2006 to become the new city of Noshiro. Noshiro was the site in 770 AD where Imperial Navies arrived and established Japan's first settlement in Oshu...
  
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• On March 27, 2006 - the town of Hachimori
  Hachimori, Akita
  was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita, Japan.On March 27, 2006, the town was merged with the village of Minehama, also from Yamamoto District, to form the new town of Happō....
  
   and the village of Minehama
  Minehama, Akita
  was a village located in Yamamoto District, Akita, Japan.On March 27, 2006, the village was merged with the town of Hachimori, also from Yamamoto District, to form the new town of Happō....
  
   from Yamamoto District
  Yamamoto District, Akita
  is a district located in Akita, Japan.There are three towns in the district.*Fujisato*Happō*Mitane-District Timeline:*September 1, 1962 - The village of Yamamoto gained town status....
  
   merged to form the new town of Happō
  Happo, Akita
  is a town in Yamamoto District in Akita Prefecture.The town was created on March 27, 2006, by merging the village of Minehama, and the town of Hachimori, both from Yamamoto District.-External links:...
  
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