Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present

• On July 1, 2004 - the village of Kuraishi
  Kuraishi, Aomori
  was a village located in Sannohe District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kuraishi Village was founded on April 1, 1889. On July 1, 2004 it was merged into the town of Gonohe, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Sannohe District
  Sannohe District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the southeast corner of the prefecture, bordering Iwate Prefecture.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 73,955 and a density of 76.3 persons per km². The total area was 969.38 km².- Towns and villages :The...
  
   was merged into the town of Gonohe
  Gonohe, Aomori
  is a town located in Sannohe District, Aomori, Japan. Gonohe Town is located in the north-eastern part of Sannohe-gun, approximately 16 kilometres west of Hachinohe City and 10 kilometres southeast of Towada City. The town is adjacent to Hachinohe City to the east, Shingo Village to the west, Nanbu...
  
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• On January 1, 2005 - the town of Towadako
  Towadako, Aomori
  was a town located in Kamikita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Hōosawa Village was founded in 1889 from the merger of the hamlets of Hōryō, Oirase, and Sawada. It changed its name to Towada Village in 1931 and was elevated to town status in 1955. In April 1975, it changed its name to...
  
   from Kamikita District
  Kamikita District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the east-central portion of the prefecture, south of Shimokita Peninsula.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 100,526 and a density of 78.5 persons per km². The total area was 1281.05 km².- Towns and villages...
  
   was merged with the old city of Towada
  Towada, Aomori
  is a city located in central Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 65,818 and a density of 90.7 persons per km². Its total area was 725.67 km², making it the largest municipality in Aomori Prefecture in terms of area.-Geography:Towada is located in...
  
   to form the new city of Towada
  Towada, Aomori
  is a city located in central Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 65,818 and a density of 90.7 persons per km². Its total area was 725.67 km², making it the largest municipality in Aomori Prefecture in terms of area.-Geography:Towada is located in...
  
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• On February 11, 2005 - the town of Kizukuri
  Kizukuri, Aomori
  was a town located in Nishitsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kizukuri was located in central Tsugaru Peninsula, facing the Sea of Japan. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. Kizukuri was created on March 30, 1955 through the merger of Shussei, Kawayoke,...
  
   and the villages of Inagaki
  Inagaki, Aomori
  was a village located in Nishitsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Inagaki Village was located in central of Tsugaru Peninsula. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Inagaki Village was created on April 1, 1889...
  
  , Kashiwa
  Kashiwa, Aomori
  was a village located in Nishitsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kashiwa Village was located in the central portion of Tsugaru Peninsula. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Kashiwa Village was created on April 1, 1889...
  
  , Morita
  Morita, Aomori
  was a village located in Nishitsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Morita Village was located in the central portion of Tsugaru Peninsula. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Morita Village was created on April 1, 1889...
  
  , and Shariki
  Shariki, Aomori
  was a village located in Nakatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Shariki was located on the west coast of Tsugaru Peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Shariki Village was created in 1889...
  
  , (all from Nishitsugaru District
  Nishitsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori, Japan.As of 2003 , the district has an estimated population of 24,033 and a density of 28.9 persons per km²...
  
  ) were merged to form the new city of Tsugaru
  Tsugaru, Aomori
  is a city located in northeastern Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 37,957 and a density of 150 persons per km². Its total area was 253.85 km²...
  
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• On March 14, 2005 - the towns of Kawauchi
  Kawauchi, Aomori
  was a town located in Shimokita District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kawauchi Village was founded in 1889 from the merger the hamlets of Kawauchi, Hinokigawa, Shukunohe, and Kakizaki. It was elevated to town status on October 31, 1917...
  
   and Ōhata
  Ohata, Aomori
  was a town located in Shimokita District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Ōhata Village was founded in 1889. It was elevated to town status on May 1, 1934...
  
   and the village of Wakinosawa
  Wakinosawa, Aomori
  was a village located in Shimokita District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Wakinosawa Village was founded in 1889 from the merger the hamlets of Wakinosawa with neighboring Ozawa...
  
   (all from Shimokita District
  Shimokita District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies most of the northern handle of Shimokita Peninsula with the exception of Mutsu City and contains the most northern point on the island of Honshū...
  
  ) were merged into the city of Mutsu
  Mutsu, Aomori
  is a city located in northeastern Aomori in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 61,205 and a density of 70.09 persons per km²...
  
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• On March 28, 2005 - the town of Kanagi
  Kanagi, Aomori
  was a town located in Kitatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kanagi was located in central Tsugaru Peninsula, in an area known for severe winter weather conditions and blizzards. The town was also known as the birthplace of famed author Osamu Dazai. The area was part of Hirosaki...
  
   and the village of Shiura
  Shiura, Aomori
  was a village located in Kitatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Shiura was located in northwest corner of Tsugaru Peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Shiura Village was created on March 31,...
  
   from Kitatsugaru District
  Kitatsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 59,751 and a density of 110.21 persons per km²...
  
   were merged with the old city of Goshogawara
  Goshogawara, Aomori
  is a city located in northeastern Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 59,395 and a density of 147persons per km². Its total area was 404.56 km².-Geography:...
  
   (1st generation) to form the new city of Goshogawara
  Goshogawara, Aomori
  is a city located in northeastern Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 59,395 and a density of 147persons per km². Its total area was 404.56 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On March 28, 2005 - the town of Kanita
  Kanita, Aomori
  was a town located in Higashitsugaru District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kanita Town was located on the east coast of Tsugaru Peninsula bordering on Mutsu Bay. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Kanita Village was created on April 1,...
  
   and the villages of Tairadate
  Tairadate, Aomori
  was a village located in Higashitsugaru District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Tairadate Village was located on the northeast coast of Tsugaru Peninsula bordering on Tsugaru Strait and the entrance to Mutsu Bay. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji...
  
   and Minmaya
  Minmaya, Aomori
  was a village located in Higashitsugaru District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Minmaya Village was located on the north coast of Tsugaru Peninsula bordering on Tsugaru Strait. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Minmaya Village was created...
  
   (all from Higashitsugaru District
  Higashitsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 29,235 and a density of 44.79 persons per km². The total area is 652.72 km².-Towns and villages:*Hiranai*Imabetsu*Sotogahama*Yomogita-Merger:...
  
  ) were merged to form the new town of Sotogahama
  Sotogahama, Aomori
  is a town located in the Higashitsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 2,492 and a density of 18.5 persons per km². Its total area was 135.03 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On March 28, 2005 - the town of Fujisaki
  Fujisaki, Aomori
  is a town located in the Minamitsugaru District of east-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 16,055 and a density of 431 persons per km². Its total area was 37.26 km².-Geography:...
  
   merged with the village of Tokiwa
  Tokiwa, Aomori
  was a village located in Minamitsugaru District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Tokiwa Village was founded on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on April 1, 1937. It merged with neighboring Tonogidate Village on May 3, 1954 and annexed a portion of Inakadate Village on June 10, 1956...
  
   from Minamitsugaru District
  Minamitsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 93,748 and a density of 133.76 persons per km²...
  
   to form the new town of Fujisaki
  Fujisaki, Aomori
  is a town located in the Minamitsugaru District of east-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 16,055 and a density of 431 persons per km². Its total area was 37.26 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On March 28, 2005 - the town of Nakasato
  Nakasato, Aomori
  was a town located in Kitatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Nakasato Town was located in the center of Tsugaru Peninsula. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Nakasato Village was created on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to...
  
   and the village of Kodomari
  Kodomari, Aomori
  was a village located in Kitatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Kodomari was located in far northwest corner of Tsugaru Peninsula facing the Sea of Japan and Tsugaru Strait. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Kodomari Village...
  
   from Kitatsugaru District
  Kitatsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 59,751 and a density of 110.21 persons per km²...
  
   were merged to form the new town of Nakadomari
  Nakadomari, Aomori
  is a town located in the Kitatsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 12,890 and a density of 59.6 persons per km²...
  
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• On March 31, 2005 - the village of Nangō from Sannohe District
  Sannohe District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the southeast corner of the prefecture, bordering Iwate Prefecture.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 73,955 and a density of 76.3 persons per km². The total area was 969.38 km².- Towns and villages :The...
  
   was merged into the city of Hachinohe
  Hachinohe, Aomori
  - Neighbouring municipalities :Aomori Prefecture*Sannohe District**Hashikami**Gonohe**Nanbu*Kamikita District**OiraseIwate Prefecture*Karumai-History:...
  
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• On March 31, 2005 - the village of Iwasaki
  Iwasaki, Aomori
  was a village located in Nishitsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Iwasaki Village was located in the southwestern corner of Aomori Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Iwasaki Village was...
  
   from Nishitsugaru District
  Nishitsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori, Japan.As of 2003 , the district has an estimated population of 24,033 and a density of 28.9 persons per km²...
  
   was merged with the old town of Fukaura
  Fukaura, Aomori
  is a town located in the Nishitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 9,917 and a density of 20.3 persons per km²...
  
   to form the new town of Fukaura
  Fukaura, Aomori
  is a town located in the Nishitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 9,917 and a density of 20.3 persons per km²...
  
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• On March 31, 2005 - the town of Shichinohe
  Shichinohe, Aomori
  is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 17,445 and a density of 51.7 persons per km². Its total area was 337.23 km².-Geography:...
  
   merged with the village of Tenmabayashi
  Tenmabayashi, Aomori
  was a village located in Kamikita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Tenmabayashi Village was founded in 1889 from the merger of seven small hamlets...
  
   from Kamikita District
  Kamikita District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the east-central portion of the prefecture, south of Shimokita Peninsula.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 100,526 and a density of 78.5 persons per km². The total area was 1281.05 km².- Towns and villages...
  
   to form the new town of Shichinohe
  Shichinohe, Aomori
  is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 17,445 and a density of 51.7 persons per km². Its total area was 337.23 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On March 31, 2005 - the town of Kamikita
  Kamikita, Aomori
  was a town located in Kamakita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. On March 31, 2005 Kamikita was merged into the neighboring town of Tōhoku, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Kamikita District
  Kamikita District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the east-central portion of the prefecture, south of Shimokita Peninsula.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 100,526 and a density of 78.5 persons per km². The total area was 1281.05 km².- Towns and villages...
  
   was merged into the town of Tōhoku
  Tohoku, Aomori
  is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the village had an estimated population of 19,051 and a density of 58.3 persons per km². Its total area was 326.71 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On April 1, 2005 - the town of Namioka
  Namioka, Aomori
  was a town located in Minamitsugaru District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Namioka Town was located in the plains of central Aomori prefecture, bordered by the Ōu Mountains to the east. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. In 1889, after the Meiji Restoration, Namioka...
  
   from Minamitsugaru District
  Minamitsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 93,748 and a density of 133.76 persons per km²...
  
   was merged with the old city of Aomori
  Aomori, Aomori
  is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 302,068 and a density of 366 persons per km². Its total area was 824.52 km².- History :...
  
   to form the new city of Aomori
  Aomori, Aomori
  is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 302,068 and a density of 366 persons per km². Its total area was 824.52 km².- History :...
  
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• On January 1, 2006 - the town of Nanbu
  Nanbu, Aomori
  is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 20,381 and a density of 133 persons per km². Its total area was 153.150 km².-Geography:...
  
   merged with the town of Nagawa
  Nagawa, Aomori
  was a town located in Sannohe District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. On January 1, 2006 Nagawa was merged into the neighboring town of Nanbu, and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and the village of Fukuchi
  Fukuchi, Aomori
  was a village located in Sannohe District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Fukuchi Village was founded on April 1, 1955 from the merger the villages of Tanabe with neighboring Jibiki...
  
   from Sannohe District
  Sannohe District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the southeast corner of the prefecture, bordering Iwate Prefecture.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 73,955 and a density of 76.3 persons per km². The total area was 969.38 km².- Towns and villages :The...
  
   to form the new town of Nanbu
  Nanbu, Aomori
  is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 20,381 and a density of 133 persons per km². Its total area was 153.150 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On January 1, 2006 - the towns of Hiraka
  Hiraka, Aomori
  was a town located in Minamitsugaru District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Hiraka was founded on March 1, 1955 through the merger of the towns of Taikoji and Kashiwagi with the villages of Takedate, Ozaki and Machiya...
  
   and Onoe
  Onoe, Aomori
  was a town located in Minamitsugaru District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Onoe Village was founded on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on April 1, 1937. It merged with neighboring Saruga Village on January 1, 1955 and annexed a portion of Inakadate Village on June 10, 1956...
  
   and the village of Ikarigaseki
  Ikarigaseki, Aomori
  was a village located in Minamitsugaru District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Ikarigaseki was founded on April 1, 1889. On January 1, 2006 it was merged with the neighboring towns of Hiraka and Onoe, to form the new city of Hirakawa, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.At...
  
   from Minamitsugaru District
  Minamitsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 93,748 and a density of 133.76 persons per km²...
  
   were merged to form the new city of Hirakawa
  Hirakawa, Aomori
  is a city located in south-central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 34,040 and a density of 98.4 persons per km². Its total area was 345.81 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On February 27, 2006 - the town of Iwaki
  Iwaki, Aomori
  was a town located in Nakatsugaru District in southern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Iwaki was located in southwestern Tsugaru Peninsula, in the foothills of Mount Iwaki. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Iwaki Village was created in 1889...
  
   and the village of Sōma from Nakatsugaru District
  Nakatsugaru District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture. The district has an estimated population of 1,599 with a total area of 246,58 km².The district contains only one village.*Nishimeya-Timeline:* April 1, 1889...
  
   were merged with the old city of Hirosaki
  Hirosaki, Aomori
  is a city located in southwest Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a castle town and was the Tsugaru clan ruled the 100,000 koku tozama han Hirosaki Domain from Hirosaki Castle during the Edo period. The city is currently a regional commercial center and the largest producer of apples in Japan...
  
   to form the new city of Hirosaki
  Hirosaki, Aomori
  is a city located in southwest Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a castle town and was the Tsugaru clan ruled the 100,000 koku tozama han Hirosaki Domain from Hirosaki Castle during the Edo period. The city is currently a regional commercial center and the largest producer of apples in Japan...
  
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• On March 1, 2006 - the towns of Momoishi
  Momoishi, Aomori
  was a town located in Kamikita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2006 Momoishi was merged into the neighboring town of Shimoda to form the new town of Oirase, and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and Shimoda
  Shimoda, Aomori
  was a town located in Kamikita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2006 Shimoda was merged into the neighboring town of Momoishi to form the new town of Oirase, and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Kamikita District
  Kamikita District, Aomori
  is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the east-central portion of the prefecture, south of Shimokita Peninsula.As of 2010, the district has an estimated population of 100,526 and a density of 78.5 persons per km². The total area was 1281.05 km².- Towns and villages...
  
   merged to form the new town of Oirase
  Oirase, Aomori
  is a town located in the Kamikita District of eastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 24,363 and a density of 339 persons per km². Its total area is 71.88 km².-Geography:...
  
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• On September 1, 2007 - a portion of the Namioka part of Aomori
  Aomori, Aomori
  is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 302,068 and a density of 366 persons per km². Its total area was 824.52 km².- History :...
  
   left Aomori and merged into the town of Fujisaki
  Fujisaki, Aomori
  is a town located in the Minamitsugaru District of east-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 16,055 and a density of 431 persons per km². Its total area was 37.26 km².-Geography:...
  
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