Monou District, Miyagi

Monou (桃生郡, Monou-gun) was a district located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2005, this district no longer exists.

On April 1, 2005 - the towns of Yamoto and Naruse were merged to form the city of Higashimatsushima.
On April 1, 2005 - the towns of Kahoku, Kanan, Kitakami, Monou, and Ogatsu were merged with the town of Oshika (from Oshika District) and Ishinomaki City to create a larger, new and expanded Ishinomaki City.

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