Hikawa District, Shimane
Hikawa (簸川郡 Hikawa-gun) was a district located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 57,333 and a density of 185.14 persons per km². The total area was 309.68 km².
Towns and villages
Merger
- On March 22, 2005 - the towns of Koryō, Sada, Taisha and Taki, along with the city of Hirata, were merged into the expanded city of Izumo.
- On October 1, 2011 - the town of Hikawa was merged into the expanded city of Izumo. Hikawa District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Coordinates: 35°23′N 132°50′E / 35.39°N 132.83°E
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