Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present

• On April 1, 2003 - the village of Besshiyama from Uma District
  Uma District, Ehime
  was a district located in Ehime Prefecture. Due to the mergers, the district dissolved on April 1, 2004.Before the mergers as of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 19,040 with the total area of 165.50 km².-History:...
  
   merged into the (expanded) city of Niihama
  Niihama, Ehime
  is a city located in the eastern part of Ehime, Japan. It has the third largest population in Ehime, behind the prefectural capital of Matsuyama and the recently expanded city of Imabari.Niihama was founded on November 3, 1937...
  
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• On April 1, 2004 - all towns and villages in the former Higashiuwa District
  Higashiuwa District, Ehime
  was a district located in Ehime Prefecture. Due to the mergers the district dissolved on April 1, 2004.-History:* 1878 — The Uwa District was split up by Meiji era land reforms. The Higashiuwa District was thus born...
  
   (dissolved by this merger) and Mikame
  Mikame, Ehime
  was a town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Mikame was merged with the towns of Akehama, Nomura, Shirokawa and Uwa, all from Higashiuwa District, to form the new city of Seiyo....
  
   from Nishiuwa District
  Nishiuwa District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture. As of 2007 — The district has an estimated population of 12,304 with a total area of 94.34 km².The district consists of one town.*Ikata- History :...
  
   merged, forming the new city of Seiyo
  Seiyo, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.The city was formed on April 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Akehama, Nomura, Shirokawa and Uwa, all from Higashiuwa District, and the town of Mikame, from Nishiuwa District.-Kannon Spring Water:...
  
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• On April 1, 2004 - the cities of Kawanoe
  Kawanoe, Ehime
  was a city located in Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Kawanoe was merged with the town of Doi, the village of Shingū, both from Uma District, and the old city of Iyomishima, to form the new city of Shikokuchūō....
  
   and Iyomishima
  Iyomishima, Ehime
  was a city located in Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Iyomishima was merged with the town of Doi, the village of Shingū, both from Uma District, and the old city of Kawanoe, to form the new city of Shikokuchūō....
  
  , the town of Doi
  Doi, Ehime
  was a town located in Uma District, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Doi was merged with the village of Shingū, also from Uma District, and the old cities of Iyomishima and Kawanoe, to form the new city of Shikokuchūō....
  
   and the village of Shingū
  Shingu, Ehime
  was a village located in Uma District, Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Shingū was merged with the town of Doi, also from Uma District, and the old cities of Iyomishima and Kawanoe, to form the new city of Shikokuchūō....
  
   (both from Uma District
  Uma District, Ehime
  was a district located in Ehime Prefecture. Due to the mergers, the district dissolved on April 1, 2004.Before the mergers as of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 19,040 with the total area of 165.50 km².-History:...
  
  , dissolved by this merger) merged to form the new city of Shikokuchūō
  Shikokuchuo, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.Shikokuchūō is the leading producer of paper and paper products in Japan. It is also a port city and one of Ehime’s major centers of industry....
  
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• On August 1, 2004 - the town of Kuma
  Kuma, Ehime
  was a town located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan.On August 1, 2004 Kuma was merged with the villages of Mikawa, Omogo and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District, to form the new town of Kumakōgen and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and the villages of Mikawa
  Mikawa, Ehime
  was a village located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan.On August 1, 2004 Mikawa was merged with the town of Kuma, and the villages of Omogo and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District, to form the new town of Kumakōgen and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the village had...
  
  , Omogo
  Omogo, Ehime
  was a village located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan.On August 1, 2004 Omogo was merged with the town of Kuma, and the villages of Mikawa and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District, to form the new town of Kumakōgen and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the village had...
  
  , and Yanadani
  Yanadani, Ehime
  was a village located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan.On August 1, 2004 Yanadani was merged with the town of Kuma, and the villages of Mikawa and Omogo, all from Kamiukena District, to form the new town of Kumakōgen and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the village had...
  
   from Kamiukena District
  Kamiukena District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 — The estimated population is 11,222 with a total area of 583.66 km².It consists of one town.*Kumakōgen-History:...
  
   merged to form the new town of Kumakōgen
  Kumakogen, Ehime
  is a town located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan. The town was formed on August 1, 2004 from the merger of the town of Kuma, and the villages of Mikawa, Omogo and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District....
  
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• On September 21, 2004 - the towns of Kawauchi
  Kawauchi, Ehime
  was a town located in Onsen District, Ehime, Japan.On September 21, 2004 Kawauchi was merged with the town of Shigenobu, also from Onsen District, to form the new city of Tōon and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and Shigenobu
  Shigenobu, Ehime
  was a town located in Onsen District, Ehime, Japan.On September 21, 2004 Shigenobu was merged with the town of Kawauchi, also from Onsen District, to form the new city of Tōon and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Onsen District
  Onsen District, Ehime
  was a district located in Ehime Prefecture. Due to the mergers — The district dissolved on January 1, 2005.The district had an estimated population of 40,690 and the total area was 248.73 km² .-History:This district was located in what is currently the center of Matsuyama...
  
   merged to form the new city of Tōon
  Toon, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.As of November 1, 2004, the city had an estimated population of 34,597 and a density of 163 persons per km². The total land area is 211.45 km²....
  
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• On October 1, 2004 - the municipalities of Ikina
  Ikina, Ehime
  was a village located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Ikina was merged with the town of Yuge, and the villages of Iwagi and Uoshima, all from Ochi District, to form the new town of Kamijima and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
  , Iwagi
  Iwagi, Ehime
  was a village located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Iwagi was merged with the town of Yuge, and the villages of Ikina and Uoshima, all from Ochi District, to form the new town of Kamijima and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
  , Uoshima
  Uoshima, Ehime
  was a village located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Uoshima was merged with the town of Yuge, and the villages of Ikina and Iwagi, all from Ochi District, to form the new town of Kamijima and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
  , and Yuge
  Yuge, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Yuge was merged with the villages of Ikina, Iwagi and Uoshima, all from Ochi District, to form the new town of Kamijima and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   (all from Ochi District
  Ochi District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 the total population of 8,419 with a total area is 30.35 km².It consists of one town:*Kamijima-History:*September 12, 1895 — The village of Yuge broke off the village of Uoshima....
  
  ) merged, forming the new town of Kamijima
  Kamijima, Ehime
  is a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan. On October 1, 2004 the town was formed from the merger of the following towns and villages: Ikina, Iwagi, Uoshima, and Yuge...
  
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• On October 1, 2004 - all the former towns of Minamiuwa District
  Minamiuwa District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, the estimated population is 28,100 and the total area is 239.54 km².The district includes one town.*Ainan-History:...
  
   (Jōhen
  Johen, Ehime
  was a town located in Minamiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Jōhen was merged with the towns of Ipponmatsu, Mishō and Nishiumi, and the village of Uchiumi, all from Minamiuwa District, to form the new town of Ainan....
  
  , Mishō
  Misho, Ehime
  was a town located in Minamiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Mishō was merged with the towns of Ipponmatsu, Jōhen and Nishiumi, and the village of Uchiumi, all from Minamiuwa District, to form the new town of Ainan....
  
  , Nishiumi
  Nishiumi, Ehime
  was a town located in Minamiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Ipponmatsu was merged with the towns of Ipponmatsu, Jōhen and Mishō, and the village of Uchiumi, all from Minamiuwa District, to form the new town of Ainan....
  
  , Uchiumi
  Uchiumi, Ehime
  was a village located in Minamiuwa District, Ehime, Japan. Pearl culturing flourishes here, as Uchiumi produces the highest pearl output in Japan....
  
  , and Ipponmatsu
  Ipponmatsu, Ehime
  was a town located in Minamiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Ipponmatsu was merged with the towns of Jōhen, Mishō and Nishiumi, and the village of Uchiumi, all from Minamiuwa District, to form the new town of Ainan....
  
  ) merged together to form a new and larger town of Ainan
  Ainan, Ehime
  is a large town made up of smaller village suburbs in southern Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku in Japan.On October 1, 2004 all the former towns of Minamiuwa merged together to form a larger town, Ainan....
  
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• On November 1, 2004 - the former city of Saijō
  Saijo, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.On November 1, 2004 the old city of Tōyo, and the towns of Komatsu and Tanbara, both from Shūsō District, were merged with Saijō.The city was founded on April 29, 1941.The main city of Saijō is known for natural spring water...
  
   merged with the former city of Tōyo
  Toyo, Ehime
  was a city located in Ehime, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Tōyo, along with the towns of Komatsu and Tanbara, both from Shūsō District, was merged into the expanded city of Saijō and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and the towns of Komatsu
  Komatsu, Ehime
  was a town located in the former Shūsō District, Ehime, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Komatsu, along with the town of Tanbara, also from Shūsō District, and the old city of Tōyo, was merged into the expanded city of Saijō and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the town had an...
  
   and Tanbara
  Tanbara, Ehime
  was a town located in Shūsō District, Ehime, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Tanbara, along with the town of Komatsu, also from Shūsō District, and the old city of Tōyo, was merged into the expanded city of Saijō and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from the former Shūsō District
  Shuso District, Ehime
  was a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Due to the mergers, the district dissolved on November 1, 2004.-History:* April, 1897 — Shūfu District and Kuwamura District merged to become the Shūsō District....
  
   (dissolved by this merger) merged to create the new city of Saijō
  Saijo, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.On November 1, 2004 the old city of Tōyo, and the towns of Komatsu and Tanbara, both from Shūsō District, were merged with Saijō.The city was founded on April 29, 1941.The main city of Saijō is known for natural spring water...
  
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• On January 1, 2005 - the village of Hirota
  Hirota, Ehime
  was a village located in Iyo District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Hirota was merged with the expanded town of Tobe and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Iyo District
  Iyo District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 the estimated population is 52,832 with a total area is 121.89 km².The district contains two towns*Masaki*Tobe-History:...
  
   merged into the town of Tobe
  Tobe, Ehime
  is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime, Japan.As of January 1, 2005, the village of Hirota, also from Iyo District, was merged into Tobe.Following this merger, the town has an estimated population of 22,780 and a density of 224 persons per km². The total area is 101.57 km².Ehime Prefectural...
  
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• On January 1, 2005 - the town of Hiromi
  Hiromi, Ehime
  was a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Hiromi was merged with the village of Hiyoshi, also from Kitauwa District, to form the new town of Kihoku....
  
   and the village of Hiyoshi
  Hiyoshi, Ehime
  was a village located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Hiroshi was merged with the town of Hiromi, also from Kitauwa District, to form the new town of Kihoku....
  
   (both from Kitauwa District
  Kitauwa District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 17,299. The total area is 340.37 km².The district has two towns:*Kihoku*Matsuno-History:...
  
  ) merged to form the new town of Kihoku
  Kihoku, Ehime
  is a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan. The name of the town is derived from the town's location to the north, 北, of Mt. Onigajō "鬼が城."-Geography and climate:...
  
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• On January 1, 2005 - the towns of Ikazaki
  Ikazaki, Ehime
  was a town located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Ikazaki, along with the town of Oda, from Kamiukena District, was merged into the expanded town of Uchiko and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   (from Kita District
  Kita District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2005, the estimated population is 20,782 with a total area is 299.50 km².The district includes one town.*Uchiko-Origin of name:...
  
  ) and Oda
  Oda, Ehime
  was a town located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Oda, along with the town of Ikazaki, from Kita District, was merged into the expanded town of Uchiko and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   (from Kamiukena District
  Kamiukena District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 — The estimated population is 11,222 with a total area of 583.66 km².It consists of one town.*Kumakōgen-History:...
  
  ) merged into the town of Uchiko
  Uchiko, Ehime
  is a town located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 the town of Ikazaki, from Kita District; and the town of Oda, from Kamiukena District, were merged into Uchiko....
  
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• On January 1, 2005 - the city of Hōjō
  Hojo, Ehime
  was a city located in Ehime, Japan.As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 28,292 and the density of 277.02 persons per km². The total area was 102.13 km²....
  
   and the town of Nakajima
  Nakajima, Ehime
  was a town located in Onsen District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Nakajima, along with the old city of Hōjō, was merged into the expanded city of Matsuyama and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Onsen District
  Onsen District, Ehime
  was a district located in Ehime Prefecture. Due to the mergers — The district dissolved on January 1, 2005.The district had an estimated population of 40,690 and the total area was 248.73 km² .-History:This district was located in what is currently the center of Matsuyama...
  
   (dissolved by this merger) merged into the (expanded) city of Matsuyama
  Matsuyama, Ehime
  is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
  
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• On January 11, 2005 - the towns of Hijikawa
  Hijikawa, Ehime
  was a town located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan.On January 11, 2005 Hijikawa, along with the town of Nagahama, and the village of Kawabe, all from Kita District, was merged into the expanded city of Ōzu and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   and Nagahama
  Nagahama, Ehime
  was a town located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan.On January 11, 2005 Nagahama, along with the town of Hijikawa, and the village of Kawabe, all from Kita District, was merged into the expanded city of Ōzu and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   as well as the village of Kawabe
  Kawabe, Ehime
  was a village located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan.On January 11, 2005 Kawabe, along with the towns of Hijikawa and Nagahama, all from Kita District, was merged into the expanded city of Ōzu and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   (all from Kita District
  Kita District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2005, the estimated population is 20,782 with a total area is 299.50 km².The district includes one town.*Uchiko-Origin of name:...
  
  ) merged into the city of Ōzu
  Ozu, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.On January 11, 2005 Ōzu absorbed the towns of Hijikawa and Nagahama, and the village of Kawabe, all from Kita District, to form the new and expanded city of Ōzu....
  
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• On January 16, 2005 - the 11 towns and villages (all from Ochi District
  Ochi District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 the total population of 8,419 with a total area is 30.35 km².It consists of one town:*Kamijima-History:*September 12, 1895 — The village of Yuge broke off the village of Uoshima....
  
  ) and the old city of Imabari
  Imabari, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan. It is the second largest city in Ehime prefecture.Following a recent merger, the city has an estimated population of 172,384 and density of 410.87 persons per km². The total area is .-Transportation:...
  
   merged to form the new city of Imabari
  Imabari, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan. It is the second largest city in Ehime prefecture.Following a recent merger, the city has an estimated population of 172,384 and density of 410.87 persons per km². The total area is .-Transportation:...
  
  . Towns and villages involved in this merger were Asakura
  Asakura, Ehime
  was a village located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Asakura, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the village of Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Hakata
  Hakata, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Hakata, along with the towns of Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Kamiura
  Kamiura, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Kamiura, along with the towns of Hakata, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Kikuma
  Kikuma, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Kikuma, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Miyakubo
  Miyakubo, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Miyakubo, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Namikata
  Namikata, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Namikata, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Ōmishima
  Omishima, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Ōmishima, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Ōnishi
  Ōnishi, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Ōnishi, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Sekizen
  Sekizen, Ehime
  was a village located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Sekizen, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi, Tamagawa and Yoshiumi, and the village of Asakura, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , Tamagawa
  Tamagawa, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Sekizen, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi and Yoshiumi, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  , and Yoshiumi
  Yoshiumi, Ehime
  was a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan.On January 16, 2005 Yoshiumi, along with the towns of Hakata, Kamiura, Kikuma, Miyakubo, Namikata, Ōmishima, Ōnishi and Tamagawa, and the villages of Asakura and Sekizen, all from Ochi District, was merged into the expanded city of Imabari and no...
  
  . With this merger, there are no more villages left in Ehime Prefecture.

• On March 28, 2005 - the town of Honai
  Honai, Ehime
  was a town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On March 28, 2005 Honai was merged into the expanded city of Yawatahama.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,686 and a density of 288.73 persons per km². The total area was 37.01 km²....
  
   from Nishiuwa District
  Nishiuwa District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture. As of 2007 — The district has an estimated population of 12,304 with a total area of 94.34 km².The district consists of one town.*Ikata- History :...
  
   and the old city of Yawatahama
  Yawatahama, Ehime
  is a city located in the southwestern part of Ehime, Japan and has the largest fish market on Shikoku. The Mikan is the featured agricultural product....
  
   merged to form the new city of Yawatahama
  Yawatahama, Ehime
  is a city located in the southwestern part of Ehime, Japan and has the largest fish market on Shikoku. The Mikan is the featured agricultural product....
  
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• On April 1, 2005 - the city of Iyo
  Iyo, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2005, Iyo merged with the towns of Nakayama and Futami from the surrounding Iyo District to form the new city of Iyo, raising its population to over 40,000 and nearly quadrupling its area.-Geography:...
  
   merged with the towns of Nakayama
  Nakayama, Ehime
  was a town located in Iyo District, Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Nakayama, along with the town of Futami, also from Iyo District, was merged into the expanded city of Iyo....
  
   and Futami
  Futami, Ehime
  was a town located in Iyo District, Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Futami, along with the town of Nakayama, also from Iyo District, was merged into the expanded city of Iyo....
  
   from Iyo District
  Iyo District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 the estimated population is 52,832 with a total area is 121.89 km².The district contains two towns*Masaki*Tobe-History:...
  
   to form the new city of Iyo
  Iyo, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2005, Iyo merged with the towns of Nakayama and Futami from the surrounding Iyo District to form the new city of Iyo, raising its population to over 40,000 and nearly quadrupling its area.-Geography:...
  
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• On April 1, 2005 - the towns of Misaki
  Misaki, Ehime
  was a town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Misaki, along with the town of Seto, also from Nishiuwa District, was merged into the expanded town of Ikata....
  
   and Seto
  Seto, Ehime
  was a town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Seto, along with the town of Misaki, also from Nishiuwa District, was merged into the expanded town of Ikata....
  
   from Nishiuwa District
  Nishiuwa District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture. As of 2007 — The district has an estimated population of 12,304 with a total area of 94.34 km².The district consists of one town.*Ikata- History :...
  
   merged into the town of Ikata
  Ikata, Ehime
  is a small town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime, Japan. Following a recent merger with the neighboring towns of Misaki and Seto, the town now spans the mountainous Sadamisaki Peninsula, the narrowest peninsula in Japan and the westernmost point on the island of Shikoku.This unique geography has...
  
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• On August 1, 2005 - the towns of Mima
  Mima, Ehime
  was a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan.On August 1, 2005 Mima, along with the towns of Tsushima and Yoshida, all from Kitauwa District, was merged into the expanded city of Uwajima....
  
  , Tsushima
  Tsushima, Ehime
  is a former town of Japan located in Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture.On August 1, 2005 Tsushima, along with the towns of Mima and Yoshida, all from Kitauwa District, was merged into the expanded city of Uwajima....
  
   and Yoshida
  Yoshida, Ehime
  was a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan.On August 1, 2005 Yoshida, along with the towns of Mima and Tsushima, all from Kitauwa District, was merged into the expanded city of Uwajima....
  
   from Kitauwa District
  Kitauwa District, Ehime
  The is a district located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 17,299. The total area is 340.37 km².The district has two towns:*Kihoku*Matsuno-History:...
  
   and with the old city of Uwajima
  Uwajima, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan. In 1595, what is now Uwajima was known as Itajima village. Takatora Tohdo became lord of the Uwa region, and ordered the restoration of Marugushi Castle...
  
   merged to form the new city of Uwajima
  Uwajima, Ehime
  is a city located in Ehime, Japan. In 1595, what is now Uwajima was known as Itajima village. Takatora Tohdo became lord of the Uwa region, and ordered the restoration of Marugushi Castle...
  
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