Takatsuki, Shiga

Location of Takatsuki in Shiga Prefecture

Takatsuki (高月町, Takatsuki-chō) was a town located in Ika District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Population

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,411 and a population density of 368.27 persons per km^2. The total area was 28.27 km^2.

History

On January 1, 2010, Takatsuki, along with the towns of Kohoku and Torahime (both from Higashiazai District), and the towns of Kinomoto, Nishiazai, and Yogo (all from Ika District), was merged into the expanded city of Nagahama. Higashiazai District and Ika District were both dissolved as a result of this merger.[1]

References

1. "市町村合併情報 滋賀県 ＜国土地理協会＞". Archived from the original on 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2008-09-07.

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