was a district located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,723 and density of 99.35 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 409.90&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

Dissolution

As of January 1, 2005 the district had 4 towns.

  • Hasama
  • Notsuharu
  • Shōnai
  • Yufuin

Merger

  • On January 1, 2005 - the town of Notsuharu, along with the town of Saganoseki (from Kitaamabe District), was merged with the expanded city of Ōita.
  • On October 1, 2005 - the towns of Hasama, Shōnai and Yufuin were merged to create the city of Yufu. Therefore, Ōita District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

See also

  • Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan

References