Munakata District, Fukuoka Explained

was a district located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Description

The cities once part of the district:

• Munakata
• Fukutsu

Now dissolved towns located in Munakata District:

• Fukuma - Now part of the city of Fukutsu
• Genkai - Now part of the city of Munakata
• Ōshima - Now part of the city of Munakata
• Tsuyazaki - Now part of the city of Fukutsu

District Timeline

• On April 1, 2003 - the town of Genkai was merged into the expanded city of Munakata.^[1]
• On January 24, 2005 - the towns of Fukuma and Tsuyazaki were merged to create the city of Fukutsu.
• On March 28, 2005 - the village of Ōshima was merged into the expanded city of Munakata. Munakata District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 総務省｜令和2年版 地方財政白書｜資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績 . Record of Municipal Mergers Since Showa 60 . 2024-02-28 . 総務省 . ja.