thumb|right|Mikata District in Hyōgo Prefecture

is a district located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

As of the April 1, 2005 merger (but using 2003 population statistics), the district has an estimated population of 40,084 and a density of 66 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 610.02&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

Towns and villages

  • Kami
  • Shin'onsen

Mergers

  • On April 1, 2005 the towns of Mikata and Muraoka merged with the town of Kasumi, from Kinosaki District, to form the new town of Kami.
  • On October 1, 2005 the towns of Hamasaka and Onsen merged to form the town of Shin'onsen.

Points of interest

  • Tajima Plateau Botanical Gardens
  • Antaiji Zen monastery

References