Santō District, Niigata

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Santō (三島郡, Santō-gun) is a district located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of July 1, 2019, the district has an estimated population of 4,190 and a density of 94.4 persons per km². The total area is 44.38 km².

Towns[]

• Izumozaki

History[]

• Before the Edo Period, Santō District was part of the now-defunct Koshi District.
• On April 1, 2005 the towns of Koshiji and Mishima merged into the city of Nagaoka.
• On January 1, 2006 the towns of Teradomari and Yoita, and the village of Washima were also merged into Nagaoka.

After two successful mergers with Nagaoka during an eight-month period, the district has an estimated population of 5,565 and a density of 125.39 persons per km². The total area is 44.38 km².

Coordinates: 37°31′45″N 138°42′22″E / 37.5291°N 138.706°E / 37.5291; 138.706