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Suwa District, Nagano

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{{nihongo|Suwa|諏訪郡|Suwa-gun or Suwa no Kōri}} is a district located in southern Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 46,162 with a density of 181.18 persons per km2. The total area is 254.79 km2.

Municipalities

The district consists of two towns and one village:

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  • Hara{{efn|group=lau|name=vill|Classified as a village.}}
  • Shimosuwa{{efn|group=lau|name=town}}

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History

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* yellow - areas formerly within the district borders during the early Meiji period
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  • January 4, 1879 - Suwa District was created during the early Meiji period establishment of the municipalities system, which initially consisted of 24 villages. Its district headquarters was located at the village of Kamisuwa.

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Category:Districts in Nagano Prefecture

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