Mito, Shimane
Dissolved municipality in Shimane prefecture, Japan
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Mito
美都町 | |
|---|---|
Former town | |
 Interactive map of Mito | |
| Coordinates: 34°41′20″N 131°49′40″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | JP-32 |
| Merged into | November 1, 2004 |
| Area | |
• Total | 132.64 km2 (51.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 2,615 |
| • Density | 19.72/km2 (51.1/sq mi) |
Mito (美都町, Mito-chō) was a town located in Mino District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 2,615 and a density of 19.72 persons per km2. The total area was 132.64 km2.
History
On November 1, 2004, Mito, along with the town of Hikimi (also from Mino District), was merged into the expanded city of Masuda.[1]
Sister cities
Mito had a sister city agreement with the town of Wānaka in New Zealand, as both had maze attractions in their towns.[citation needed]
