Mergers before April 1, 1999

• On October 1, 1997 - the town of Koga
  Koga, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is north east of Fukuoka city.As of 2009, the city has an estimated population of 58,250. The population density is about 1,383 persons per km². The total area is 42.11 km²....
  
   from Kasuya District
  Kasuya District, Fukuoka
  is a district of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, east of Fukuoka city.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 200,503 and a density of 1,218.05 persons per km². The total area is 164.61 km². It has four stations on the Sasaguri Line, seven on the Kashii Line...
  
   was promoted to city status.

Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present

• On April 1, 2003 - the town of Genkai from Munakata District
  Munakata District, Fukuoka
  Munakata was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.The district was dissolved on March 28, 2005, when the village of Ōshima merged into the city of Munakata.-Description:The cities once part of the district* Munakata* Fukutsu...
  
   and the old city of Munakata
  Munakata, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, in the north Chikuzen region of the prefecture.As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 94,660 and the density of 791 persons per km 2...
  
   merged to create the new city of Munakata
  Munakata, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, in the north Chikuzen region of the prefecture.As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 94,660 and the density of 791 persons per km 2...
  
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• On January 24, 2005 - the former towns of Fukuma
  Fukuma, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Munakata District, Fukuoka, Japan.On January 24, 2005 Fukuma was merged with the town of Tsuyazaki, also from Munakata District, to form the new city of Fukutsu....
  
   and Tsuyazaki
  Tsuyazaki, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Munakata District, Fukuoka, Japan.On January 24, 2005 Tsuyazaki was merged with the town of Fukuma, also from Munakata District, to form the new city of Fukutsu....
  
   (from Munakata District
  Munakata District, Fukuoka
  Munakata was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.The district was dissolved on March 28, 2005, when the village of Ōshima merged into the city of Munakata.-Description:The cities once part of the district* Munakata* Fukutsu...
  
  ) merged, forming the city of Fukutsu
  Fukutsu, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of February 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 56,500 and the density of 1072 persons per km². The total area is 52.71 km²....
  
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• On February 5, 2005 - the towns of Kitano
  Kitano, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Mii District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 5, 2005 Kitano, along with the towns of Jōjima and Mizuma, both from Mizuma District, and the town of Tanushimaru, from Ukiha District, was merged into the expanded city of Kurume and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As...
  
   (from Mii District
  Mii District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003 statistics , the district has an estimated population of 15,378 and a density of 674 persons per km². The total area is 22.83 km².-Mergers:...
  
  ), Jōjima
  Jojima, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Mizuma District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 5, 2005 Jōjima, along with the town of Kitano, from Mii District, the town of Mizuma, also from Mizuma District, and the town of Tanushimaru, from Ukiha District, was merged into the expanded city of Kurume and no longer exists as an...
  
   and Mizuma
  Mizuma, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Mizuma District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 5, 2005 Mizuma, along with the town of Kitano, from Mii District, the town of Jōjima, also from Mizuma District, and the town of Tanushimaru, from Ukiha District, was merged into the expanded city of Kurume and no longer exists as an...
  
   (from Mizuma District
  Mizuma District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003 statistics and counting the decrease in size and population due to the Kurume merger, the district has an estimated population of 14,305 and a density of 776 persons per km²...
  
  ), and Tanushimaru
  Tanushimaru, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Ukiha District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 5, 2005 Tanushimaru, along with the town of Kitano, from Mii District, and the towns of Jōjima and Mizuma, both from Mizuma District, was merged into the expanded city of Kurume and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As...
  
   (from Ukiha District
  Ukiha District, Fukuoka
  Ukiha was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.-Mergers:* On February 5, 2005, the town of Tanushimaru merged with three other towns into the expanded city of Kurume....
  
  ) merged into the city of Kurume
  Kurume, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.The city has an estimated population of 303,277 and a population density of 1,319.51 persons per km²...
  
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• On March 20, 2005 - the towns of Ukiha
  Ukiha, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 20, 2005 as a result of the merger when the town of absorbed the town of Yoshii, which both were from Ukiha District....
  
   and Yoshii
  Yoshii, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Ukiha District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Yoshii was merged with the town of Ukiha, also from Ukiha District, to form the new city of Ukiha....
  
   from Ukiha District
  Ukiha District, Fukuoka
  Ukiha was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.-Mergers:* On February 5, 2005, the town of Tanushimaru merged with three other towns into the expanded city of Kurume....
  
   merged to form the new city of Ukiha
  Ukiha, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 20, 2005 as a result of the merger when the town of absorbed the town of Yoshii, which both were from Ukiha District....
  
  . Ukiha District
  Ukiha District, Fukuoka
  Ukiha was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.-Mergers:* On February 5, 2005, the town of Tanushimaru merged with three other towns into the expanded city of Kurume....
  
   was dissolved as a result of this merger.

• On March 21, 2005 - the towns of Yamato
  Yamato, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Yamato District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 21, 2005 Yamato, along with the town of Mitsuhashi, also from Yamato District, was merged into the expanded city of Yanagawa....
  
   and Mitsuhashi
  Mitsuhashi, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Yamato District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 21, 2005 Mitsuhashi, along with the town of Yamato, also from Yamato District, was merged into the expanded city of Yanagawa....
  
   from Yamato District
  Yamato District, Fukuoka
  was a district located in Fukuoka, Japan. It was dissolved on January 29, 2007, when its remaining towns merged with Miike District to form the new city of Miyama....
  
   and the old city of Yanagawa
  Yanagawa, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.On March 21, 2005 the towns of Yamato and Mitsuhashi, both from Yamato District, were merged into Yanagawa.As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 71,848, with a household number of 24,507, and the population density of 934.55 persons per km²...
  
   merged to form the new city of Yanagawa
  Yanagawa, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.On March 21, 2005 the towns of Yamato and Mitsuhashi, both from Yamato District, were merged into Yanagawa.As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 71,848, with a household number of 24,507, and the population density of 934.55 persons per km²...
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the towns of Miwa
  Miwa, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 22, 2005 Miwa was merged with the town of Yasu, also from Asakura District, to form the new town of Chikuzen....
  
   and Yasu
  Yasu, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 22, 2005 Yasu was merged with the town of Miwa, also from Asakura District, to form the new town of Chikuzen....
  
   from Asakura District
  Asakura District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 50,658 and a density of 255.01 persons per km². The total area is 198.65 km²...
  
   merged to form the new town of Chikuzen
  Chikuzen, Fukuoka
  is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of May 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 29,369 and a density of 437 persons per km². The total area is 67.18 km²....
  
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• OnMarch 28, 2005 - the villages of Koishiwara
  Koishiwara, Fukuoka
  was a village located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 28, 2005 Koishiwara was merged with the village of Hōshuyama, also from Asakura District, to form the new village of Tōhō....
  
   and Hōshuyama
  Hoshuyama, Fukuoka
  was a village located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 28, 2005 Hōshuyama merged with the village of Koishiwara, also from Asakura District, to form the new village of Tōhō....
  
   from Asakura District
  Asakura District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 50,658 and a density of 255.01 persons per km². The total area is 198.65 km²...
  
   merged to form the new village of Tōhō
  Toho, Fukuoka
  is a village located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.The village was founded on March 28, 2005 by the merger of the villages of Hōshuyama and Koishiwara, both from Asakura District....
  
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• On March 28, 2005 - the village of Ōshima
  Oshima, Fukuoka
  was a village located in Munakata District, Fukuoka, Japan. The village consisted of the island of Okinoshima and an island also named .On March 28, 2005 the village merged into the city of Munakata....
  
   merged into the city of Munakata
  Munakata, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, in the north Chikuzen region of the prefecture.As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 94,660 and the density of 791 persons per km 2...
  
  . Munakata District
  Munakata District, Fukuoka
  Munakata was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.The district was dissolved on March 28, 2005, when the village of Ōshima merged into the city of Munakata.-Description:The cities once part of the district* Munakata* Fukutsu...
  
   was dissolved as a result of this merger.

• On October 11, 2005 - the villages of Taihei
  Taihei, Fukuoka
  was a village located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Taihei was merged with the village of Shin'yoshitomi, also from Chikujō District, to form the new town of Kōge....
  
   and Shin'yoshitomi from Chikujō District
  Chikujo District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 36,695 and a density of 195.79 persons per square kilometer...
  
   merged to form the new town of Kōge
  Koge, Fukuoka
  is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.The town was founded on October 11, 2005 by the merger of the villages of Shin'yoshitomi and Taihei, all from Chikujō District....
  
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• On January 10, 2006 - the towns of Tsuiki
  Tsuiki, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.On January 10, 2006 Tsuiki was merged with the town of Shiida, also from Chikujō District, to form the new town of Chikujō....
  
   and Shiida
  Shiida, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.On January 10, 2006 Shiida was merged with the town of Tsuiki, also from Chikujō District, to form the new town of Chikujō....
  
   from Chikujō District
  Chikujo District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 36,695 and a density of 195.79 persons per square kilometer...
  
   merged to form the new town of Chikujō
  Chikujo, Fukuoka
  is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan. As of December 31, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 21,441. The total area is 119.34 km²-External links:*...
  
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• On February 11, 2006 - the towns of Miyata
  Miyata, Fukuoka
  Miyata was a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 20,984 and a density of 399.77 persons per km². The total area was 52.49 km²....
  
   and Wakamiya
  Wakamiya, Fukuoka
  Wakamiya was a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,889 and a density of 113.02 persons per km². The total area was 87.50 km²....
  
   from Kurate District
  Kurate District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 59,006 and a density of 310.97 persons per km². The total area is .-Merger:...
  
   merged to form the new town of Miyawaka
  Miyawaka, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan. The city was founded on February 11, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Miyata and Wakamiya, both from Kurate District....
  
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• On March 6, 2006 - the towns of Akaike
  Akaike, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan. It was once a coal mining town.In 1992, it was the first municipality in Japan to become effectively bankrupt, with losses of 3.2 billion yen, or 1.3 times its annual budget. The town's rehabilitation process was completed at the end of fiscal...
  
  , Hōjō
  Hojo, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 6, 2006 Hōjō was merged with the towns of Akaike and Kanada, all from Tagawa District, to form the new town of Fukuchi....
  
   and Kanada
  Kanada, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 6, 2006 Kanada was merged with the towns of Akaike and Hōjō, both from Tagawa District, to form the new town of Fukuchi....
  
   from Tagawa District
  Tagawa District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 90,569 and a density of 292.98 persons per km². The total area is 309.13 km².-Towns and villages:*Aka*Fukuchi*Itoda*Kawara*Kawasaki*Ōtō*Soeda...
  
   merged to form the new town of Fukuchi
  Fukuchi, Fukuoka
  is a town in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.It was established on March 6, 2006, by the merger of the former towns of Akaike, Hōjō and Kanada, all from Tagawa District.Mount Fukuchi stands at the northern tip of the town....
  
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• On March 20, 2006 - the municipalities of Asakura
  Asakura, Fukuoka
  is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was created on March 20, 2006 when the old town of Asakura, from Asakura District, absorbed the former city of Amagi, and the town of Haki, also from Asakura District, to form the new city of Asakura.-Geography:Asakura is...
  
   and Haki
  Haki, Fukuoka
  Haki was a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,372 and a density of 186.13 persons per km². The total area was 44.98 km²....
  
   from Asakura District
  Asakura District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 50,658 and a density of 255.01 persons per km². The total area is 198.65 km²...
  
   merged with the city of Amagi
  Amagi, Fukuoka
  Amagi was a city in Japan located in Fukuoka Prefecture that merged along with the city of Haki into their mutual neighbor Asakura on March 20, 2006....
  
   to form the new city of Asakura
  Asakura, Fukuoka
  is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was created on March 20, 2006 when the old town of Asakura, from Asakura District, absorbed the former city of Amagi, and the town of Haki, also from Asakura District, to form the new city of Asakura.-Geography:Asakura is...
  
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• On March 20, 2006 - the towns of Katsuyama
  Katsuyama, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 20, 2006 Katsuyama was merged with the towns of Saigawa and Toyotsu, all from Miyako District, to form the new town of Miyako....
  
  , Saigawa
  Saigawa, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 20, 2006 Saigawa was merged with the towns of Katsuyama and Toyotsu, all from Miyako District, to form the new town of Miyako....
  
   and Toyotsu
  Toyotsu, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 20, 2006 Toyotsu was merged with the towns of Katsuyama and Saigawa, all from Miyako District, to form the new town of Miyako ....
  
   from Miyako District
  Miyako District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 58,747 and a density of 297.09 persons per km². The total area is 197.74 km².-Mergers:...
  
   merged to form the new town of Miyako
  Miyako, Fukuoka
  is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.The town was founded on March 20, 2006, by the merger of the towns of Katsuyama, Saigawa and Toyotsu, all from Miyako District....
  
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• On March 26, 2006 - the municipalities of Chikuho
  Chikuho, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 26, 2006 Chikuho, along with the towns of Honami, Kaita and Shōnai, all from Kaho District, was merged into the expanded city of Iizuka....
  
  , Honami
  Honami, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 26, 2006 Honami, along with the towns of Chikuho, Kaita and Shōnai, all from Kaho District, was merged into the expanded city of Iizuka....
  
  , Kaita
  Kaita, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 26, 2006 Kaita, along with the towns of Chikuho, Honami and Shōnai, all from Kaho District, was merged into the expanded city of Iizuka....
  
  , and Shōnai
  Shonai, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 26, 2006 Shōnai, along with the towns of Chikuho, Honami and Kaita, all from Kaho District, was merged into the expanded city of Iizuka....
  
   (all from Kaho District
  Kaho District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 14,648 and a density of 729.85 persons per km². The total area is 20.07 km².-Mergers:...
  
  ) merged with the city of Iizuka
  Iizuka, Fukuoka
  is a city located at the confluence of the Honami and Onga rivers in central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.Iizuka was an important post-station on the Nagasaki Kaidō during the Edo Era. As Japan industrialised, Iizuka became the center of the most productive coal fields in Japan located throughout the...
  
   to form the new city of Iizuka
  Iizuka, Fukuoka
  is a city located at the confluence of the Honami and Onga rivers in central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.Iizuka was an important post-station on the Nagasaki Kaidō during the Edo Era. As Japan industrialised, Iizuka became the center of the most productive coal fields in Japan located throughout the...
  
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• On March 27, 2006 - the municipalities of Inatsuki
  Inatsuki, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 27, 2006 Inatsuki was merged with the towns of Kaho and Usui, all from Kaho District, and the old city of Yamada, to form the new city of Kama....
  
  , Kaho
  Kaho, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 27, 2006 Kaho was merged with the towns of Inatsuki and Usui, both from Kaho District, and the old city of Yamada, to form the new city of Kama....
  
  , and Usui
  Usui, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.On March 27, 2006 Usui was merged with the towns of Inatsuki and Kaho, all from Kaho District, and the old city of Yamada, to form the new city of Kama....
  
   (all from Kaho District
  Kaho District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 14,648 and a density of 729.85 persons per km². The total area is 20.07 km².-Mergers:...
  
  ) merged with the city of Yamada
  Yamada, Fukuoka
  was a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.On March 27, 2006 Yamada was merged with the towns of Inatsuki, Kaho and Usui, all from Kaho District, to form the new city of Kama....
  
   to form the new city of Kama
  Kama, Fukuoka
  is a city in Fukuoka, Japan.The city was founded on March 27, 2006, after the merger of the former city of Yamada, and the towns of Inatsuki, Kaho and Usui, all from Kaho District, except for the municipality of Keisen....
  
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• On October 1, 2006 - the town of Jōyō
  Joyo, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,063 and a density of 68.49 persons per km². The total area was 59.32 km².On October 1, 2006 Jōyō was merged into the city of Yame.-External links:...
  
   from Yame District
  Yame District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of April 1, 2010, the district has an estimated population of 20,230 and a density of 534 persons per km²...
  
   merged into the city of Yame
  Yame, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 39,372 and the density of 1,000.81 persons per km². The total area is 39.34 km².The city was founded on April 1, 1954....
  
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• On January 29, 2007 - the remaining municipalities from Yamato District
  Yamato District, Fukuoka
  was a district located in Fukuoka, Japan. It was dissolved on January 29, 2007, when its remaining towns merged with Miike District to form the new city of Miyama....
  
   and Miike District
  Miike District, Fukuoka
  was a district located in Fukuoka, Japan. It was dissolved on January 29, 2007 when the town of Takata merged with the towns of Setaka and Yamakawa from Yamato District to form the new city of Miyama....
  
   merged to form the new city of Miyama
  Miyama, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on January 29, 2007, from the merger of the town of Takata, from Miike District, and the towns of Setaka and Yamakawa, both from Yamato District....
  
  . Both districts were dissolved following the merger.

• On January 1, 2010 - the city of Maebaru
  Maebaru, Fukuoka
  was a city located in Fukuoka, Japan. It existed from October 1, 1992 to December 31, 2009.The city had an estimated population of 68,583 in the total area of 104.50 km² as of November 2009....
  
   and the Itoshima District towns of Nijō
  Nijo, Fukuoka
  was a town located in former Itoshima District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of November 2009, the town had an estimated population of 13,011 and a density of 227.98 persons per km². The total area is 57.07 km²....
  
   and Shima
  Shima, Fukuoka
  was a town located in former Itoshima District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of November 2009, the town had an estimated population of 17,432 and a density of 319.56 persons per km². The total area was 54.54 km²....
  
   merged into the new city of Itoshima
  Itoshima, Fukuoka
  is a city located in the western area of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was formed on January 1, 2010, following the merger of the city of Maebaru with the two towns of Shima and Nijo....
  
  . Itoshima District ceased to exist as a result.

• On February 1, 2010 - the towns of Kurogi
  Kurogi, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 1, 2010 Kurogi, along with the town of Tachibana and the villages of Hoshino and Yabe, all from Yame District, were merged into the city of Yame....
  
   and Tachibana
  Tachibana, Fukuoka
  was a town located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 1, 2010 Tachibana, along with the town of Kurogi and the villages of Hoshino and Yabe, all from Yame District, were merged into the city of Yame....
  
   and the villages of Hoshino
  Hoshino, Fukuoka
  was a village located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.On February 1, 2010 Hoshino, along with the towns of Kurogi and Tachibana and the village of Yabe, all from Yame District, were merged into the city of Yame....
  
   and Yabe
  Yabe, Fukuoka
  was a village located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.Yabe is located at 330m above sea level. The average temperature is 14°C and the average annual precipitation is 2,706mm....
  
   from Yame District
  Yame District, Fukuoka
  is a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of April 1, 2010, the district has an estimated population of 20,230 and a density of 534 persons per km²...
  
   merged into the city of Yame
  Yame, Fukuoka
  is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 39,372 and the density of 1,000.81 persons per km². The total area is 39.34 km².The city was founded on April 1, 1954....
  
  . One municipality was left in Yame District.