thumb|3 former municipalities merged to create the new [[Sanjō, Niigata|Sanjō City (orange area)]]

was a village located in Minamikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Population

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 11,118 and a density of 35.75 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 311.00&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

History

On May 1, 2005, Shitada, along with the town of Sakae (also from Minamikanbara District), was merged into the expanded city of Sanjō.

Transportation

Railway

JNR Yahiko Line had been operated in the village until 1984.

Highway

Local attractions

  • Yagigahana (:ja:八木ヶ鼻)
  • Echigo-Nagano Onsen (:ja:越後長野温泉)

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Rankeiso 20-Apr-2019.jpg|Echigo-Nagano Onsen Rankeiso

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References