Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present

• On February 3, 2003 - the town of Shin'ichi from Ashina District (dissolved by this action) and the town of Utsumi from Numakuma District
  Numakuma District, Hiroshima
  Numakuma was a former district located in Hiroshima Prefecture.The original district areas contained some parts of the present city of Fukuyama...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Fukuyama
  Fukuyama, Hiroshima
  is a city located on the Ashida River in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of January 31, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 465,238 and a population density of 898.02 persons per km². The total area is 461.23 km². After Hiroshima City, it is the largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture...
  
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• On March 1, 2003 - the town of Saeki and the village of Yoshiwa
  Yoshiwa, Hiroshima
  was a village located in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 1, 2003 Yoshiwa, along with the town of Saeki, also from Saeki District, was merged into the city of Hatsukaichi....
  
   from Saeki District
  Saeki District, Hiroshima
  was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 54,592 and a density of . The total area was .-Towns and villages:...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Hatsukaichi
  Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
  is a city of some 120,000 people located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The name derives from a market traditionally held on the 20th of each month with hatsuka meaning "20th day" and ichi translating to "market"...
  
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• On April 1, 2003 - the towns of Ōsaki, Higashino and Kinoe from Toyota District merged to form the town of Ōsakikamijima
  Osakikamijima, Hiroshima
  is a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.This small island located in Seto Inland Sea, which separates Hiroshima Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,502 and a density of 219.75 persons per km²...
  
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• On April 1, 2003 - the town of Shimokamigari from Aki District
  Aki District, Hiroshima
  Aki is a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2004 population data but counting decreases due to the March 20, 2005 merger, the district has an estimated population of 116,573 and a density of 1588 persons per km²...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Kure
  Kure, Hiroshima
  is a city in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan.As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 240,820 and a population density of 681 persons per km². The total area is 353.74 km².- History :...
  
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• On March 1, 2004 - the towns of Kōta, Midori, Mukaihara, Takamiya, Yachiyo, and Yoshida from Takata District
  Takata District, Hiroshima
  Takata District is a former district located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2004, it was dissolved upon the formation of the city of Akitakata.-Towns in Takata District:* Kōda* Midori* Mukaihara* Takamiya* Yachiyo* Yoshida...
  
   (dissolved by this action) merged, creating the city of Akitakata
  Akitakata, Hiroshima
  is a city located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of April 1, 2011, the city has a population of 31,565, with a household number of 13,223, and an area of 538.17 km²....
  
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• On April 1, 2004 - the municipalities of Funo
  Funo, Hiroshima
  Funo was a village located in the former Futami District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Funo, along with the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and...
  
  , Kimita
  Kimita, Hiroshima
  Kimita was a village located in Futami District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Kimita, along with the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Funo and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and no...
  
  , Kisa
  Kisa, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Futami District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Kisa, along with the towns of Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and no longer exists as...
  
  , Mirasaka
  Mirasaka, Hiroshima
  was a town located in the former Futami District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Mirasaka, along with the towns of Kisa and Miwa, the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and no...
  
  , Miwa
  Miwa, Hiroshima
  Miwa was a town located in Futami District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Miwa, along with the towns of Kisa and Mirasaka, the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and no longer...
  
  , and Sakugi
  Sakugi, Hiroshima
  Sakugi was a village located in Futami District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Sakugi, along with the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Funo and Kimita, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and no...
  
   from Futami District
  Futami District, Hiroshima
  Futami was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan. on April 1, 2004, all six towns and villages located in this district, along with the town of Kōnu in Kōnu District merged with old Miyoshi to form the new Miyoshi....
  
   (dissolved by this action) and Kōnu
  Konu, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Kōnu District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Kōnu, along with the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, and the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, was merged with the expanded city of Miyoshi and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of...
  
   from Kōnu District merged with the old city of Miyoshi
  Miyoshi, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 31, 1954.On April 1, 2004, Miyoshi City absorbed the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, to form the new city of...
  
   to create the new city of Miyoshi
  Miyoshi, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 31, 1954.On April 1, 2004, Miyoshi City absorbed the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, to form the new city of...
  
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• On April 1, 2004 - the town of Jōge
  Joge, Hiroshima
  Jōge was a town located in Kōnu District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Jōge was merged into the expanded city of Fuchū and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Kōnu District merged with the expanded city of Fuchū.

• On April 1, 2004 - the town of Kawajiri
  Kawajiri, Hiroshima
  Kawajiri was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Kawajiri was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Toyota District merged into the expanded city of Kure
  Kure, Hiroshima
  is a city in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan.As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 240,820 and a population density of 681 persons per km². The total area is 353.74 km².- History :...
  
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• On October 1, 2004 - the towns of Kōzan
  Kozan, Hiroshima
  Kozan was a town located in Sera District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Kōzan, along with the town of Seranishi, also from Sera District, was merged into the expanded town of Sera and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
  , Sera
  Sera, Hiroshima
  is a town located in Sera District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 the towns of Kōzan and Seranishi, both from Sera District, were merged into the expanded town of Sera....
  
  , and Seranishi
  Seranishi, Hiroshima
  Seranishi was a town located in Sera District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Seranishi, along with the town of Kōzan, also from Sera District, was merged into the expanded town of Sera and no longer exists as an independent municipality....
  
   from Sera District
  Sera District, Hiroshima
  Sera is a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 19,213 and a density of 69.04 persons per km². The total area is 278.29 km².-Merger:...
  
   merged to form the new town of Sera
  Sera, Hiroshima
  is a town located in Sera District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 the towns of Kōzan and Seranishi, both from Sera District, were merged into the expanded town of Sera....
  
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• On October 1, 2004 - the municipalities of Kake
  Kake, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Kake was merged with the town of Togouchi, and the village of Tsutsuga, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Akiōta....
  
  , Togouchi
  Togouchi, Hiroshima
  Togouchi was a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Togouchi was merged with the town of Kake, and the village of Tsutsuga, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Akiōta....
  
  , and Tsutsuga
  Tsutsuga, Hiroshima
  Tsutsuga was a village located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 Tsutsuga was merged with the towns of Kake and Togouchi, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Akiōta....
  
   from Yamagata District
  Yamagata District, Hiroshima
  Yamagata is a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 29,978 and a density of 30.34 persons per km²...
  
   merged, creating the town of Akiōta
  Akiota, Hiroshima
  is a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.Akiōta was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Kake and Togouchi, and the village of Tsutsuga, all from Yamagata District....
  
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• On November 1, 2004 - the town of Etajima from Aki District
  Aki District, Hiroshima
  Aki is a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2004 population data but counting decreases due to the March 20, 2005 merger, the district has an estimated population of 116,573 and a density of 1588 persons per km²...
  
   merged with the towns of Nōmi
  Nomi, Hiroshima
  Nōmi was a town located in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Nōmi was merged with the towns of Ōgaki and Okimi, all from Saeki District, and the old town of Etajima, from Aki District, to form the new city of Etajima and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of...
  
  , Ōgaki
  Ogaki, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Ōgaki was merged with the towns of Nōmi and Okimi, all from Saeki District, and the old town of Etajima, from Aki District, to form the new city of Etajima and no longer exists as an independent municipality., the town had...
  
  , and Okimi
  Okimi, Hiroshima
  Okimi was a town located in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 1, 2004 Okimi was merged with the towns of Nōmi and Ōgaki, all from Saeki District, and the old town of Etajima, from Aki District, to form the new city of Etajima and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of...
  
   from Saeki District
  Saeki District, Hiroshima
  was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 54,592 and a density of . The total area was .-Towns and villages:...
  
   forming the city of Etajima
  Etajima, Hiroshima
  is a city located on the island of Etajima in Hiroshima Bay in southwestern Hiroshima, Japan.The city was formed on November 1, 2004 from the merger of the town of Etajima from Aki District with three towns from Saeki District: Nōmi, Ōgaki, and Okimi.As of March 1, 2008 population data, the city...
  
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• On November 5, 2004 - the towns of Jinseki
  Jinseki, Hiroshima
  Jinseki was a town located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 5, 2004 Jinseki was merged with the towns of Sanwa and Yuki, and the village of Toyomatsu, all from Jinseki District, to form the new town of Jinsekikōgen....
  
  , Sanwa
  Sanwa, Hiroshima
  Sanwa was a town located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 5, 2004 Sanwa was merged with the towns of Jinseki and Yuki, and the village of Toyomatsu, all from Jinseki District, to form the new town of Jinsekikōgen....
  
  , and Yuki
  Yuki, Hiroshima (Jinseki)
  Yuki was a town located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 5, 2004 Yuki was merged with the towns of Sanwa and Jinseki, and the village of Toyomatsu, all from Jinseki District, to form the new town of Jinsekikōgen....
  
   and the village of Toyomatsu
  Toyomatsu, Hiroshima
  Toyomatsu was a village located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima, Japan.The village maintained their village status since the end of 19th century, but on November 5, 2004 Toyomatsu was merged with the towns of Sanwa, Jinseki and Yuki, all from Jinseki District, to form the new town of Jinsekikōgen...
  
   from Jinseki District merged, creating the town of Jinsekikōgen
  Jinsekikogen, Hiroshima
  is a town located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima, Japan. The town was created on November 5, 2004 from the merger of all three towns and the one village from the district...
  
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• On February 1, 2005 - the municipalities of Chiyoda
  Chiyoda, Hiroshima
  Chiyoda was a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 1, 2005 Chiyoda was merged with the towns of Geihoku, Ōasa and Toyohira, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Kitahiroshima....
  
  , Geihoku
  Geihoku, Hiroshima
  Geihoku was a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 1, 2005 Geihoku was merged with the towns of Chiyoda, Ōasa and Toyohira, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Kitahiroshima....
  
  , Ōasa
  Oasa, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 1, 2005 Ōasa was merged with the towns of Chiyoda, Geihoku and Toyohira, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Kitahiroshima....
  
  , and Toyohira
  Toyohira, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 1, 2005 Toyohira was merged with the towns of Chiyoda, Geihoku and Ōasa, all from Yamagata District, to form the new town of Kitahiroshima....
  
   from Yamagata District
  Yamagata District, Hiroshima
  Yamagata is a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 29,978 and a density of 30.34 persons per km²...
  
   merged, creating the town of Kitahiroshima
  Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima
  is a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.Kitahiroshima was formed on February 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Chiyoda, Geihoku, Ōasa and Toyohira, all from Yamagata District....
  
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• On February 1, 2005 - the municipalities of Numakuma
  Numakuma, Hiroshima
  Numakuma was a town located in Numakuma District, Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,511 and a density of 404.49 persons per km². The total area was 30.93 km²....
  
   from Numakuma District
  Numakuma District, Hiroshima
  Numakuma was a former district located in Hiroshima Prefecture.The original district areas contained some parts of the present city of Fukuyama...
  
   (dissolved by this action) merged with the expanded city of Fukuyama
  Fukuyama, Hiroshima
  is a city located on the Ashida River in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of January 31, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 465,238 and a population density of 898.02 persons per km². The total area is 461.23 km². After Hiroshima City, it is the largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture...
  
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• On February 7, 2005 - the municipalities of Fukutomi
  Fukutomi, Hiroshima
  Fukutomi was a town located in Kamo District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 7, 2005 Fukutomi, along with the towns of Kōchi, Kurose and Toyosaka, all from Kamo District, and the town of Akitsu, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Higashihiroshima and no longer exists as...
  
  , Kōchi
  Kochi, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Kamo District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 7, 2005 Kōchi, along with the towns of Fukutomi, Kurose and Toyosaka, all from Kamo District, and the town of Akitsu, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Higashihiroshima and no longer exists as an...
  
  , Kurose
  Kurose, Hiroshima
  Kurose was a town located in Kamo District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 7, 2005 Kurose, along with the towns of Fukutomi, Kōchi and Toyosaka, all from Kamo District, and the town of Akitsu, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Higashihiroshima and no longer exists as an...
  
  , and Toyosaka
  Toyosaka, Hiroshima
  Toyosaka was a town located in Kamo District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 7, 2005 Toyosaka, along with the towns of Fukutomi, Kōchi and Kurose, all from Kamo District, and the town of Akitsu, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Higashihiroshima and no longer exists as...
  
   from Kamo District
  Kamo District, Hiroshima
  Kamo was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture until 2005. On March 22, 2005 the town of Daiwa merged with the city of Mihara and two towns to form the city of Mihara at which point the district officially ceased to exist...
  
   and Akitsu
  Akitsu, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.On February 7, 2005 Akitsu, along with the towns of Fukutomi, Kōchi, Kurose and Toyosaka, all from Kamo District, was merged into the expanded city of Higashihiroshima and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the town...
  
   from Toyota District merged into the expanded city of Higashihiroshima
  Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.Higashihiroshima is a university town of Hiroshima University. Higashihiroshima is adjacent to Hiroshima, and so also forms a commuter town of Hiroshima....
  
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• On March 20, 2005 - the towns of Ondo
  Ondo, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Ondo, along with the towns of Kurahashi and Kamagari, all from Aki District, and the towns of Yasuura, Toyohama and Yutaka, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as an...
  
  , Kurahashi
  Kurahashi, Hiroshima
  Kurahashi was a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Kurahashi, along with the towns of Ondo and Kamagari, all from Aki District, and the towns of Yasuura, Toyohama and Yutaka, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as...
  
  , Kamagari
  Kamagari, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Kamagari, along with the towns of Ondo and Kurahashi, all from Aki District, and the towns of Yasuura, Toyohama and Yutaka, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as an...
  
   from Aki District
  Aki District, Hiroshima
  Aki is a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2004 population data but counting decreases due to the March 20, 2005 merger, the district has an estimated population of 116,573 and a density of 1588 persons per km²...
  
   and the towns of Yasuura
  Yasuura, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Yasuura, along with the towns of Ondo, Kurahashi and Kamagari, all from Aki District, and the towns of Toyohama and Yutaka, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as an...
  
  , Toyohama
  Toyohama, Hiroshima
  Toyohama was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Toyohama, along with the towns of Ondo, Kurahashi and Kamagari, all from Aki District, and the towns of Yasuura and Yutaka, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as...
  
   and Yutaka
  Yutaka, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 20, 2005 Kure, along with the towns of Ondo, Kurahashi and Kamagari, all from Aki District, and the towns of Yasuura and Toyohama, all from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Kure and no longer exists as an...
  
   from Toyota District merged into the expanded city of Kure
  Kure, Hiroshima
  is a city in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan.As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 240,820 and a population density of 681 persons per km². The total area is 353.74 km².- History :...
  
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• On March 22, 2005 - the town of Daiwa
  Daiwa, Hiroshima
  Daiwa was a town located in Kamo District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 22, 2005 Daiwa, along with the town of Kui, from Mitsugi District, and the town of Hongō, from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Mihara and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the town...
  
   from the former Kamo District
  Kamo District, Hiroshima
  Kamo was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture until 2005. On March 22, 2005 the town of Daiwa merged with the city of Mihara and two towns to form the city of Mihara at which point the district officially ceased to exist...
  
   (dissolved by this action), the town of Kui
  Kui, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Mitsugi District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 22, 2005 Kui, along with the town of Daiwa, from Kamo District, and the town of Hongō, from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Mihara and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the town had an...
  
   from Mitsugi District
  Mitsugi District, Hiroshima
  Mitsugi was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 29,682 and a density of 181.49 persons per km²...
  
  , and the town of Hongō
  Hongo, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, JapanOn March 22, 2005 Hongō, along with the town of Daiwa, from Kamo District, and the town of Kui, from Mitsugi District, was merged into the expanded city of Mihara and no longer exists as an independent municipality.As of 2003, the town had an...
  
   from Toyota District merged with the old city of Mihara
  Mihara, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima, Japan.The city was founded on November 15, 1936.On March 22, 2005 the town of Daiwa, from Kamo District, the town of Kui, from Mitsugi District, and the town of Hongō, from Toyota District, merged with the old city of Mihara to form the new city of Mihara.As of March...
  
   to create the new city of Mihara
  Mihara, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima, Japan.The city was founded on November 15, 1936.On March 22, 2005 the town of Daiwa, from Kamo District, the town of Kui, from Mitsugi District, and the town of Hongō, from Toyota District, merged with the old city of Mihara to form the new city of Mihara.As of March...
  
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• On March 28, 2005 - the towns of Mitsugi
  Mitsugi, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Mitsugi District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 28, 2005 Mitsugi, along with the town of Mukaishima, also from Mitsugi District, was merged into the city of Onomichi....
  
   and Mukaishima
  Mukaishima, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Mitsugi District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 28, 2005 Mukaishima, along with the town of Mitsugi, also from Mitsugi District, was merged into the city of Onomichi....
  
   from Mitsugi District
  Mitsugi District, Hiroshima
  Mitsugi was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 29,682 and a density of 181.49 persons per km²...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Onomichi
  Onomichi, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, facing the Inland Sea.As of January 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 148,085 and a population density of 520 persons per km². The total area is 284.85 km²...
  
  . Mitsugi District
  Mitsugi District, Hiroshima
  Mitsugi was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 29,682 and a density of 181.49 persons per km²...
  
   was dissolved as a result.

• On March 31, 2005 - the towns of Hiwa
  Hiwa, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Hiba District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Hiwa, along with the towns of Kuchiwa, Saijō, Takano and Tōjō, all from Hiba District, and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District, was merged into the expanded city of Shōbara....
  
  , Kuchiwa
  Kuchiwa, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Hiba District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Kuchiwa, along with the towns of Hiwa, Saijō, Takano and Tōjō, all from Hiba District, and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District, was merged into the expanded city of Shōbara....
  
  , Saijō
  Saijo, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Hiba District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Saijō, along with the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Takano and Tōjō, all from Hiba District, and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District, was merged into the expanded city of Shōbara....
  
  , Takano
  Takano, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Hiba District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Takano, along with the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō and Tōjō, all from Hiba District, and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District, was merged into the expanded city of Shōbara....
  
  , and Tōjō
  Tojo, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Hiba District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Tōjō, along with the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō and Takano, all from Hiba District, and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District, was merged into the expanded city of Shōbara....
  
  , from the former Hiba District
  Hiba District, Hiroshima
  was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 21,448 and a density of 23.00 persons per km². The total area was 932.44 km².-Former towns and villages:...
  
   (dissolved by this action) and the town of Sōryō
  Soryo, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Kōnu District, Hiroshima, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Sōryō, along with the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō, Takano and Tōjō, all from Hiba District, was merged into the expanded city of Shōbara....
  
   from the former Kōnu District (dissolved by this action) merged with the city of Shōbara
  Shobara, Hiroshima
  is a city located in northeastern corner of Hiroshima, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954.On March 31, 2005 the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō, Takano, and Tōjō, all from Hiba District , and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District , were merged into the expanded city of Shōbara.The entire...
  
   to create the new city of Shōbara
  Shobara, Hiroshima
  is a city located in northeastern corner of Hiroshima, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954.On March 31, 2005 the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō, Takano, and Tōjō, all from Hiba District , and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District , were merged into the expanded city of Shōbara.The entire...
  
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• On April 25, 2005 - the town of Yuki
  Yuki, Hiroshima (Saeki)
  Yuki was a town located in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On April 25, 2005 Yuki was merged into Saeki-ku of the city of Hiroshima.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,618 and a density of . The total area was ....
  
   from Saeki District
  Saeki District, Hiroshima
  was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 54,592 and a density of . The total area was .-Towns and villages:...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Hiroshima (as part of Saeki Ward
  Saeki-ku, Hiroshima
  is one of the eight wards of the city of Hiroshima, Japan.The Hiroshima Branch of the Japan Mint is located here.The ward added the former town of Yuki from Saeki District on April 25, 2005....
  
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• On November 3, 2005 - the towns of Miyajima
  Miyajima, Hiroshima
  was a town located on the island of Itsukushima in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 3, 2005 Miyajima, along with the town of Ōno, also from Saeki District, was merged into the city of Hatsukaichi....
  
   and Ōno
  Ono, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan.On November 3, 2005 Ōno, along with the town of Miyajima, also from Saeki District, was merged into the city of Hatsukaichi....
  
   from Saeki District
  Saeki District, Hiroshima
  was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 54,592 and a density of . The total area was .-Towns and villages:...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Hatsukaichi
  Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
  is a city of some 120,000 people located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The name derives from a market traditionally held on the 20th of each month with hatsuka meaning "20th day" and ichi translating to "market"...
  
  . Saeki District
  Saeki District, Hiroshima
  was a district located in Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 54,592 and a density of . The total area was .-Towns and villages:...
  
   was dissolved as a result of this merger.

• On January 10, 2006 - the city of Innoshima
  Innoshima, Hiroshima
  was a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.On January 10, 2006 Innoshima, along with the town of Setoda, from Toyota District, was merged into the expanded city of Onomichi....
  
   and the town of Setoda
  Setoda, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.On January 10, 2006 Setoda, along with the city of Innoshima, was merged into the expanded city of Onomichi....
  
   from Toyota District merged into the expanded city of Onomichi
  Onomichi, Hiroshima
  is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, facing the Inland Sea.As of January 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 148,085 and a population density of 520 persons per km². The total area is 284.85 km²...
  
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• On March 1, 2006 - the town of Kannabe
  Kannabe, Hiroshima
  was a town located in Fukayasu District, Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 40,498 and a density of 712.87 persons per km². The total area was 56.81 km²....
  
   from Fukayasu District
  Fukayasu District, Hiroshima
  Fukayasu was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture until 2006. On October 1, 1898, the district was formed by the mergers of both Fukatsu and Yasuna Districts. On March 1, 2006, the last remaining town of Kannabe merged into the city of Fukuyama and the district dissolved...
  
   merged into the expanded city of Fukuyama
  Fukuyama, Hiroshima
  is a city located on the Ashida River in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.As of January 31, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 465,238 and a population density of 898.02 persons per km². The total area is 461.23 km². After Hiroshima City, it is the largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture...
  
  . Fukayasu District
  Fukayasu District, Hiroshima
  Fukayasu was a district located in Hiroshima Prefecture until 2006. On October 1, 1898, the district was formed by the mergers of both Fukatsu and Yasuna Districts. On March 1, 2006, the last remaining town of Kannabe merged into the city of Fukuyama and the district dissolved...
  
  was dissolved as a result of this merger.