is a district located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
As of August 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 16,270 and a density of 282 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 57.76 km<sup>2</sup>.
Towns and villages
Mergers
- On April 1, 2005, the towns of Sechibaru and Yoshii merged into the city of Sasebo.
- On October 1, 2005, the towns of Ikitsuki and Tabira, and the village of Ã
Âshima merged into the city of Hirado.
- On January 1, 2006, the towns of Fukushima and Takashima merged into the city of Matsuura.
- On March 31, 2006, the towns of Kosaza and Uku merged into the city of Sasebo.
- On March 31, 2010, the towns of Emukae and Shikamachi merged into the city of Sasebo.
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