is a district located in Saga Prefecture,

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. As of February 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 45,085 and a density of 318 persons per km². The total area is 135.40 km².

Municipalities

* Kōhoku * Ōmachi * Shiroishi

History

{{Authority control Districts in Saga Prefecture