• Source: Kitagata, Saga

For other places with the same name, see Kitagata (disambiguation).
Kitagata (北方町, Kitagata-machi) was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
On March 1, 2006, Kitagata, along with the town of Yamauchi (also from Kishima District), was merged into the expanded city of Takeo.




Geography


Rivers: Rokkaku River




= Adjoining municipalities

=
Ōmachi
Shiroishi
Takeo
Taku




History


During the Edo period the Nagasaki Kaidō passed through Kitagata. During the Meiji period the Nishiki coal mine was operated and the coal industry flourished. However, it closed in 1960.

April 1, 1889 - The modern system of municipalities was established. The area consisted of two villages: Kitagata and Hashishita.
April 29, 1944 - Kitagata Village became Kitagata Town.
April 1, 1956 - Part of Hashishita Village was incorporated into Kitagata Town. The remaining part was incorporated into Shiroishi Town.




Education


Kitagata Junior High School
Kitagata Elementary School




Transportation






= Rail

=
JR Kyushu
Sasebo Line
Kitagata Station




= Road

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Expressways
Nagasaki Expressway
Takeo-Kitagata Interchange
National highways
Route 34
Main prefectural roads
Saga Prefectural Route 25 (Taku-Wakagi)
Saga Prefectural Route 36 (Takeo-Fukudomi)




Notable places


Shiki no Oka Park
Daishō-ji

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