Higashimuro (東牟婁郡; Higashimuro-gun) is a district located in Wakayama, Japan. As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated Population of 43,306 and a Density of 64.8 persons/km². The total area is 667.92 km².
[edit] Towns and villages
[edit] Mergers
- On April 1, 2005 - the town of Kushimoto from Nishimuro District merged with the town of Koza, formerly from Higashimuro District, to form the new town of Kushimoto (now part of Higashimuro District).
- On May 1, 2005 - the town of Hongū merged into the city of Tanabe.
- On October 1, 2005 - the town of Kumanogawa merged into the city of Shingū.
