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Rokugō, Akita

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Rokugō
六郷町
Former Town
Flag of Rokugō
Official logo of Rokugō
Location of Rokugō
Country Japan
RegionTōhoku
Prefecture Akita Prefecture
DistrictSenboku District
Area
 • Total
39.06 km2 (15.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total
7,061
 • Density180.77/km2 (468.2/sq mi)
Merged intoMisato

Rokugō (六郷町, Rokugō-machi) was a dissolved town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

History

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Establishment

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In 1603, the town of Rokugō was established in Dewa Province. It was one of the site of a rebellion by rōnin loyal to Onodera Yoshimichi.[1]

Dissolvement

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On November 1, 2004, Rokugō, along with the town of Senhata and the village of Sennan (all from Senboku District), merged to create the town of Misato.

Geography

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Land Areas

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Before Rokugō merged into Misato, Rokugō has a total area of 39.06 km2.

Populations

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As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,061 and a density of 180.77 persons per km2.

References

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  1. ^ Turnbull (2010), pp. 54, 55.

Bibliography

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  • Turnbull, Stephen (2010). Hatamoto. Samurai Horse and Foot Guards 1540–1724. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-184603-478-7.
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