Rokugō, Akita
Rokugō
六郷町 | |
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Former Town | |
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Flag Emblem | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Akita Prefecture |
| District | Senboku District |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.06 km2 (15.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 7,061 |
| • Density | 180.77/km2 (468.2/sq mi) |
| Merged into | Misato |
Rokugō (六郷町, Rokugō-machi) was a dissolved town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
History
Establishment
In 1603, the town of Rokugō was established in Dewa Province. It was one of the site of a rebellion by rōnin loyal to Onodera Yoshimichi.[1]
Dissolvement
On November 1, 2004, Rokugō, along with the town of Senhata and the village of Sennan (all from Senboku District), merged to create the town of Misato.
Geography
Land Areas
Before Rokugō merged into Misato, Rokugō has a total area of 39.06 km2.
Populations
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,061 and a density of 180.77 persons per km2.
References
- ^ Turnbull (2010), pp. 54, 55.
Bibliography
- Turnbull, Stephen (2010). Hatamoto. Samurai Horse and Foot Guards 1540–1724. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-184603-478-7.
External links
- (in Japanese) Rokugō official website of Misato