List of mergers in Shizuoka Prefecture
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Mergers from April 1, 1999 to Present

  • On April 1, 2004 - The former cities of Shimizu
    Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka
    is one of three wards of the city of Shizuoka, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, located in the eastern part of the city.-Geography:Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean and covers a wide area from a coastal plain to the hills...

     and Shizuoka
    Shizuoka, Shizuoka
    is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the prefecture's second-largest city in terms of both population and area. It became one of Japan's 19 "designated cities" in 2005.-Geography:...

     merged to create the new city of Shizuoka
    Shizuoka, Shizuoka
    is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the prefecture's second-largest city in terms of both population and area. It became one of Japan's 19 "designated cities" in 2005.-Geography:...

    . The former city of Shimizu is co-extensive to current Shimizu-ku
    Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka
    is one of three wards of the city of Shizuoka, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, located in the eastern part of the city.-Geography:Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean and covers a wide area from a coastal plain to the hills...

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  • On April 1, 2004 - The towns of Omaezaki
    Omaezaki, Shizuoka
    is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Omaezaki is located at the tip of a peninsula on Japan's Pacific coast. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 34,614 and the density of 530 persons per km². The total area was 65.86 km².- Geography :...

     from Haibara District
    Haibara District, Shizuoka
    Haibara is a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 95,091 and a density of 126.88 persons per km²...

     and Hamaoka
    Hamaoka, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Hamaoka was founded as a town in 1955 through the merger of Ikeshinden Town with Sakura, Kitaki, Asahina and Niino Villages.On April 1, 2004 Hamaoka was merged into the city of Omaezaki....

     from Ogasa District
    Ogasa District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in western Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2003 , the district had an estimated population of 82,248 and a population density of 472.47 persons per km². Its total area was 174.08 km².-History:Ogasa District was on April 1, 1896 through the merger of former and...

     merged to form the city of Omaezaki
    Omaezaki, Shizuoka
    is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Omaezaki is located at the tip of a peninsula on Japan's Pacific coast. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 34,614 and the density of 530 persons per km². The total area was 65.86 km².- Geography :...

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  • On April 1, 2004 - The towns of Amagiyugashima
    Amagiyugashima, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan.On April 1, 2004 Amagiyugashima was merged with the towns of Toi, Nakaizu, and Shuzenji, all from Tagata District, to form the new city of Izu....

    , Toi
    Toi, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan on the west coast of Izu Peninsula facing Suruga Bay.On April 1, 2004 Toi was merged with the towns of Amagiyugashima, Nakaizu and Shuzenji, all from Tagata District, to form the new city of Izu....

    , Nakaizu
    Nakaizu, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan, in central Izu Peninsula.On April 1, 2004 Nakaizu was merged with the towns of Amagiyugashima, Toi and Shuzenji, all from Tagata District, to form the new city of Izu....

     and Shuzenji
    Shuzenji, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan, in central Izu Peninsula.Shuzenji is located in an inland region of Izu Peninsula and is noted for its numerous onsen hot spring resorts. The area is also noted for its production of wasabi and shiitake.The town of Shuzenji was founded on...

     from Tagata District
    Tagata District, Shizuoka
    is a district located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Tagata District was one of the original districts of Izu Province, having been separated from Suruga Province in the cadastral reform of 680 AD, and covered most of central Izu Peninsula. By 2009, the district has been considerably reduced in...

     merged to form the new city of Izu
    Izu, Shizuoka
    is a city located in central Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 35,397 and the density of 97.3 persons per km². The total area as 363.97 km².-Geography:...

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  • On January 17, 2005 - The towns of Kikugawa
    Kikugawa, Shizuoka
    is a city located in the western portion of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is known for production of green tea. The city's slogan is "Green for the Next Generation". As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 47,196 and a density of 501 persons per km². The total area was 94.24...

     and Ogasa
    Ogasa, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.At the time of its merger, the town has an estimated population of 15,968 and a density of 526 persons per km². The total area is 30.36 km². The main agricultural products of the area include green tea, aloe and blueberries...

     from Ogasa District
    Ogasa District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in western Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2003 , the district had an estimated population of 82,248 and a population density of 472.47 persons per km². Its total area was 174.08 km².-History:Ogasa District was on April 1, 1896 through the merger of former and...

     merged to form the city of Kikugawa
    Kikugawa, Shizuoka
    is a city located in the western portion of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is known for production of green tea. The city's slogan is "Green for the Next Generation". As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 47,196 and a density of 501 persons per km². The total area was 94.24...

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  • On April 1, 2005 - The towns of Ohito
    Ohito, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan in central Izu Peninsula.On April 1, 2005 Ōhito was merged with the towns of Nirayama and Izunagaoka, both from Tagata District, to form the new city of Izunokuni....

    , Izunagaoka
    Izunagaoka, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan in northern Izu Peninsula.Izu-Nagaoka was established on April 1, 1889 as Kawanishi Village. It was renamed Izunagaoka Town on November 3, 1934....

     and Nirayama
    Nirayama, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Nirayama was merged with the towns of Ōhito and Izunagaoka, both from Tagata District, to form the new city of Izunokuni....

     from Tagata District
    Tagata District, Shizuoka
    is a district located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Tagata District was one of the original districts of Izu Province, having been separated from Suruga Province in the cadastral reform of 680 AD, and covered most of central Izu Peninsula. By 2009, the district has been considerably reduced in...

     merged to form the new city of Izunokuni
    Izunokuni, Shizuoka
    is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 49,381 and a population density of 521 persons per km². The total area was 94.71 km².-Geography:...

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  • On April 1, 2005 - The village of Kamo
    Kamo, Shizuoka
    was a village located in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Kamo was incorporated into the neighboring city of Nishiizu.At the time of its merger, the village had an estimated population of 3,291 and a density of 83 persons per km²...

     and town of Nishiizu
    Nishiizu, Shizuoka
    is a town located in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 9,720 and a density of 92.1 persons per km². The total area is 105.52 km².-Geography:...

     from Kamo District
    Kamo District, Shizuoka
    is a district located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.The district name is very ancient, and is mentioned in the Engishiki records. Kamo District was one of the original districts of Izu Province, having been separated from Suruga Province along with Tagata District in the cadastral reform of 680 AD...

     merged to form the new town of Nishiizu
    Nishiizu, Shizuoka
    is a town located in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 9,720 and a density of 92.1 persons per km². The total area is 105.52 km².-Geography:...

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  • On April 1, 2005 - The town of Asaba
    Asaba, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Iwata District, Shizuoka, Japan.Asaba Town was created from Asaba Village in 1956. On April 1, 2005 Asaba was merged into the city of Fukuroi and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.....

     from Iwata District
    Iwata District, Shizuoka
    Iwata was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 109,260 and a density of 171.17 persons per km²...

     merged with the city of Fukuroi
    Fukuroi, Shizuoka
    is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2009, the city had an estimated population of 85,985 and a density of 792 persons per km². The total area is 108.56 km².-Geography:...

     to form the new city of Fukuroi
    Fukuroi, Shizuoka
    is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2009, the city had an estimated population of 85,985 and a density of 792 persons per km². The total area is 108.56 km².-Geography:...

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  • On April 1, 2005 - The towns of Daitō
    Daito, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka, Japan.Daitō Town was created in 1973 through the merger of Ohama Town with Joto Village.On April 1, 2005 Daitō, along with the town of Ōsuka, also from Ogasa District, was merged into the city of Kakegawa....

     and Ōsuka
    Osuka, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Ōsuka, along with the town of Daitō, also from Ogasa District, was merged into the city of Kakegawa....

     from Ogasa District
    Ogasa District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in western Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2003 , the district had an estimated population of 82,248 and a population density of 472.47 persons per km². Its total area was 174.08 km².-History:Ogasa District was on April 1, 1896 through the merger of former and...

     merged with the old city of Kakegawa
    Kakegawa, Shizuoka
    is a city in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 117,858 and a population density of 444 persons per km². The total area was 265.63 km².-Geography:...

     to form the new city of Kakegawa
    Kakegawa, Shizuoka
    is a city in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 117,858 and a population density of 444 persons per km². The total area was 265.63 km².-Geography:...

    . Ogasa District
    Ogasa District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in western Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2003 , the district had an estimated population of 82,248 and a population density of 472.47 persons per km². Its total area was 174.08 km².-History:Ogasa District was on April 1, 1896 through the merger of former and...

     was dissolved with this merger.

  • On April 1, 2005 - The old city of Iwata
    Iwata, Shizuoka
    is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan and is known for being the headquarters of the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Iwata is also home to Júbilo Iwata, a J. League soccer team, as well as Yamaha Jubilo, a rugby team. The population was 170,779 as of March 1, 2010...

     merged with the towns of Ryūyō
    Ryuyo, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Iwata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Ryūyō, along with the towns of Fukude and Toyoda, and the village of Toyooka, all from Iwata District, was merged into the city of Iwata and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality.At the time of its...

    , Fukude
    Fukude, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Iwata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The town's economy was based on agriculture and commercial fishing....

    , Toyoda
    Toyoda, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Iwata District, Shizuoka, Japan.Toyoda was founded in 1973. On April 1, 2005 Toyoda, along with the towns of Fukude and Ryūyō, and the village of Toyooka, all from Iwata District, was merged into the city of Iwata and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality.At...

     and the village of Toyooka
    Toyooka, Shizuoka
    was a village located in Iwata District, Shizuoka, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Toyooka, along with the towns of Fukude, Ryūyō and Toyoda, all from Iwata District, was merged into the city of Iwata and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.....

     from Iwata District
    Iwata District, Shizuoka
    Iwata was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 109,260 and a density of 171.17 persons per km²...

     to form the new city of Iwata
    Iwata, Shizuoka
    is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan and is known for being the headquarters of the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Iwata is also home to Júbilo Iwata, a J. League soccer team, as well as Yamaha Jubilo, a rugby team. The population was 170,779 as of March 1, 2010...

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  • On April 1, 2005 - The village of Heda
    Heda, Shizuoka
    was a village located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan on the Suruga Bay coast of Izu Peninsula. Stunning views of Mount Fuji can be seen from the village, which is a popular resort....

     from Tagata District
    Tagata District, Shizuoka
    is a district located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Tagata District was one of the original districts of Izu Province, having been separated from Suruga Province in the cadastral reform of 680 AD, and covered most of central Izu Peninsula. By 2009, the district has been considerably reduced in...

     merged into the city of Numazu
    Numazu, Shizuoka
    is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2009, the city has an estimated population of 205,636 and a population density of 1,100 persons per km². The total area was 187.11 km².- Geography:...

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  • On May 5, 2005 - Two long time twin cities, the town of Kanaya
    Kanaya, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka, Japan. It developed from the Edo period as Kanaya-juku, a post town on the Tōkaidō. Located on the west bank of the Ōi River, Kanaya prospered from the Tokugawa Shogunate's policy of not allowing any bridge or ferry to be established on the Ōi River...

     from Haibara District
    Haibara District, Shizuoka
    Haibara is a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 95,091 and a density of 126.88 persons per km²...

     and the city of Shimada
    Shimada, Shizuoka
    is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 100,846 and a population density of 319 persons per km². The total area is 315.88 km².-Geography:...

     (original) merged together to become the new city of Shimada
    Shimada, Shizuoka
    is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 100,846 and a population density of 319 persons per km². The total area is 315.88 km².-Geography:...

    (2nd one).

  • On July 1, 2005 - The cities of Tenryū
    Tenryu, Shizuoka
    was a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Tenryū was founded on November 3, 1958.On July 1, 2005 Tenryū, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama,...

     and Hamakita
    Hamakita, Shizuoka
    was a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture.On July 1, 2005 Hamakita, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama, all from Iwata District, the towns of Maisaka...

     and the towns of Haruno
    Haruno, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Shūchi District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Haruno was founded as a town on September 30, 1956.On July 1, 2005 Haruno, along with the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama, all from Iwata...

     (from Shūchi District
    Shuchi District, Shizuoka
    Shūchi is a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 26,651 and a density of 69.04 persons per km². The total area is 386.01 km².-Merger:...

    ), Hosoe
    Hosoe, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Inasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Hosoe was established as a town on April 1, 1955.On July 1, 2005 Hosoe, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of...

    , Inasa
    Inasa, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Inasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Inasa became was town on May 1, 1955.On July 1, 2005 Inasa, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama, all...

     and Mikkabi
    Mikkabi, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Inasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On July 1, 2005 Mikkabi, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe and Inasa, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama, all from Iwata District, the towns of...

     (from Inasa District
    Inasa District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in western Shizuoka, Japan. Over the course of several mergers and consolidations, all of the district has been absorbed into the city of Hamamatsu, and was abolished in 2005....

    ), Sakuma
    Sakuma, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Iwata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On July 1, 2005 Sakuma, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the town of Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama, all from Iwata District, the towns of Maisaka...

    , Misakubo
    Misakubo, Shizuoka
    was a town which was located in Iwata District, Shizuoka, Japan.On July 1, 2005 Haruno, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the town of Sakuma, the village of Tatsuyama, all from Iwata District, the towns of Maisaka...

     and Tatsuyama
    Tatsuyama, Shizuoka
    was a village located in Iwata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On July 1, 2005 Tatsuyama, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, all from Iwata District, the towns of Maisaka and...

     (from Iwata District
    Iwata District, Shizuoka
    Iwata was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 109,260 and a density of 171.17 persons per km²...

    ), Maisaka
    Maisaka, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Hamana District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Maisaka was a fishing town on the Pacific coast of Shizuoka Prefecture. Settled since prehistoric times was a town located in Hamana District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Maisaka was a fishing town on the Pacific coast of Shizuoka...

     and Yūtō
    Yuto, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Hamana District, Shizuoka, Japan.On July 1, 2005 Yūtō, along with the town of Haruno, from Shūchi District, the towns of Hosoe, Inasa and Mikkabi, all from Inasa District, the towns of Sakuma and Misakubo, the village of Tatsuyama, all from Iwata District, the town of Maisaka,...

     (from Hamana District
    Hamana District, Shizuoka
    was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2005 Census, the district had an estimated population of 16,938. The total area was 13.47km².*On July 1, 2005, the towns of Maisaka and Yūtō were merged into Hamamatsu; this left district with one municipality....

    ) merged into the city of Hamamatsu
    Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
    is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. On July 1, 2005, the city merged with 11 surrounding cities and towns. It became a city designated by government ordinance on April 1, 2007.- History :...

    . Inasa District
    Inasa District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in western Shizuoka, Japan. Over the course of several mergers and consolidations, all of the district has been absorbed into the city of Hamamatsu, and was abolished in 2005....

     and Iwata District
    Iwata District, Shizuoka
    Iwata was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 109,260 and a density of 171.17 persons per km²...

     were both dissolved, and there are no more villages left as a result of this merger.

  • On September 20, 2005 - The towns of Nakakawane
    Nakakawane, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On September 20, 2005 Nakakawane was merged with the town of Honkawane, also from Haibara District, to form the new town of Kawanehon....

     and Honkawane
    Honkawane, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Kamikawane and Higashikawane were two of a series of villages established in Haibara District on October 1, 1889...

     from Haibara District
    Haibara District, Shizuoka
    Haibara is a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 95,091 and a density of 126.88 persons per km²...

     merged to form the new town of Kawanehon
    Kawanehon, Shizuoka
    is a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2010, the town has an estimated population of 8,253 and a density of 16.8persons per km². The total area was 496.72 km².-Geography:...

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  • On October 11, 2005 - The towns of Sagara
    Sagara, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Sagara was merged with the town of Haibara, also from Haibara District, to form the new city of Makinohara, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality....

     and Haibara
    Haibara, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka, Japan.On October 11, 2005 Haibara was merged with the neighboring town of Sagara, also from Haibara District, to form the new city of Makinohara....

     from Haibara District
    Haibara District, Shizuoka
    Haibara is a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 95,091 and a density of 126.88 persons per km²...

     merged to form the new city of Makinohara
    Makinohara, Shizuoka
    is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 48,745 and a density of 436 persons per km². The total area was 111.68 km².-Geography:...

    .

  • On March 1, 2006 - The town of Kanbara
    Kanbara, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ihara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On March 31, 2006 Kanbara was merged into the Shimizu-ku ward of the city of Shizuoka and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality....

     from Ihara District
    Ihara District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 26,859 and a population density of 497.85 persons per km²...

     merged into the city of Shizuoka
    Shizuoka, Shizuoka
    is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the prefecture's second-largest city in terms of both population and area. It became one of Japan's 19 "designated cities" in 2005.-Geography:...

    (specifically at Shimizu-ku
    Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka
    is one of three wards of the city of Shizuoka, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, located in the eastern part of the city.-Geography:Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean and covers a wide area from a coastal plain to the hills...

    ).

  • On April 1, 2008 - The city of Shimada
    Shimada, Shizuoka
    is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 100,846 and a population density of 319 persons per km². The total area is 315.88 km².-Geography:...

    (2nd one) absorbed the town of Kawane
    Kawane, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is notable for its production of Shizuoka green tea-Geography:There are a number of surrounding municipalities, including:*Aoi-ku, Shizuoka city*Tenryū-ku, Hamamatsu*Shimada*Fujieda...

     from Haibara District
    Haibara District, Shizuoka
    Haibara is a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 95,091 and a density of 126.88 persons per km²...

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  • On November 1, 2008 - the town of Fujikawa
    Fujikawa, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ihara District, Shizuoka, Japan.Fujikawa Village was founded on April 1, 1889. It attained town status on January 25, 1901. The town had a station was a town located in Ihara District, Shizuoka, Japan.Fujikawa Village was founded on April 1, 1889. It attained town status on...

     from Ihara District
    Ihara District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 26,859 and a population density of 497.85 persons per km²...

     merged into the city of Fuji
    Fuji, Shizuoka
    is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture. Fuji is the 3rd largest city in terms of population in Shizuoka Prefecture, trailing Hamamatsu and Shizuoka. As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 254,113 and a population density of 1040 persons per km²...

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  • On November 1, 2008 - the town of Yui
    Yui, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Ihara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.On November 1, 2008, Yui was merged into Shimizu-ku, a ward in the city of Shizuoka. Because of this and another merger, Ihara District dissolved....

     from Ihara District
    Ihara District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 26,859 and a population density of 497.85 persons per km²...

     merged into the city of Shizuoka
    Shizuoka, Shizuoka
    is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the prefecture's second-largest city in terms of both population and area. It became one of Japan's 19 "designated cities" in 2005.-Geography:...

    (specifically at Shimizu-ku
    Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka
    is one of three wards of the city of Shizuoka, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, located in the eastern part of the city.-Geography:Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean and covers a wide area from a coastal plain to the hills...

    ). Ihara District
    Ihara District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 26,859 and a population density of 497.85 persons per km²...

     was dissolved.

  • On November 1, 2008 - The town of Ōigawa
    Oigawa, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Shida District, Shizuoka, Japan.-Surrounding municipalities:*Fujieda*Yaizu*Shimada*Yoshida, Haibara District-History:*April 1, 1889 - Aikawa Village, Yoshinaga Village and Shizuhama Village founded....

     from Shida District
    Shida District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 12,110 and a population density of 227.25 persons per km². Its total area was 53.29 km².-HIstory:Shida District was created in the early Meiji cadastral reforms of 1879...

     merged into the city of Yaizu
    Yaizu, Shizuoka
    is a city located in central Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of March in 2011, the city has an estimated population of 146,717 and a population density of 2,080 persons per km². The total area is 70.55 km²...

    ; this left Shida District
    Shida District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 12,110 and a population density of 227.25 persons per km². Its total area was 53.29 km².-HIstory:Shida District was created in the early Meiji cadastral reforms of 1879...

     with one municipality.

  • On January 1, 2009 - The town of Okabe
    Okabe, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Shida District, Shizuoka, Japan.Okabe developed in the Edo period as Okabe-juku, a post town on the Tōkaidō.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,839 and a density of 240.93 persons per km². The total area was 53.29 km²...

     from Shida District
    Shida District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 12,110 and a population density of 227.25 persons per km². Its total area was 53.29 km².-HIstory:Shida District was created in the early Meiji cadastral reforms of 1879...

     merged into the city of Fujieda
    Fujieda, Shizuoka
    is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan. The modern city was founded on March 31, 1954. As of February 2009, the town has an estimated population of 142,023 and a density of 732 persons per km². The total area is 194.03 km².-Geography:...

    . As a result, Shida District
    Shida District, Shizuoka
    was a rural district located in central Shizuoka, Japan.As of the end of 2008 , the district had an estimated population of 12,110 and a population density of 227.25 persons per km². Its total area was 53.29 km².-HIstory:Shida District was created in the early Meiji cadastral reforms of 1879...

     was dissolved.

  • On March 23, 2010 - The town of Shibakawa
    Shibakawa, Shizuoka
    was a town located in Fuji District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 9,344 and a density of 126 persons per km². The total area was 74.18 km².-Geography:...

     from Fuji District
    Fuji District, Shizuoka
    was a district located in Shizuoka Prefecture. The district covered the entire area of the city of Fujinomiya and parts of the city of Fuji.Until the day before the dissolution, the district had only one town....

     merged into the city of Fujinomiya
    Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
    is a city located in central Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 122,464 and the density of 389 persons per km². The total area was 314.81 km².-Geography:...

    . As a result, Fuji District
    Fuji District, Shizuoka
    was a district located in Shizuoka Prefecture. The district covered the entire area of the city of Fujinomiya and parts of the city of Fuji.Until the day before the dissolution, the district had only one town....

     was dissolved.

  • On March 23, 2010 - The town of Arai
    Arai, Shizuoka
    is a former town located in Hamana District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of March 31, 2010, the town had an estimated population of 16,975 and a population density of 910 persons per km². The total area was 18.65 km².-Geography:...

     from Hamana District
    Hamana District, Shizuoka
    was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2005 Census, the district had an estimated population of 16,938. The total area was 13.47km².*On July 1, 2005, the towns of Maisaka and Yūtō were merged into Hamamatsu; this left district with one municipality....

     merged into the city of Kosai
    Kosai, Shizuoka
    is a city located in far western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 60,582 and a density of 699 persons per km². The total area is 85.65 km².-Geography:...

    . As a result, Hamana District
    Hamana District, Shizuoka
    was a district located in Shizuoka, Japan.As of 2005 Census, the district had an estimated population of 16,938. The total area was 13.47km².*On July 1, 2005, the towns of Maisaka and Yūtō were merged into Hamamatsu; this left district with one municipality....

    was dissolved.
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