As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 31,088 and the density of 472.39 persons per square kilometer. The total area was 65.81; km<sup>2</sup>.
On March 23, 2010 - the town of Ueki, along with the town of JÃ Ânan (from Shimomashiki District), was merged into the expanded city of Kumamoto. Kamoto District was dissolved as a result of this merger.