Kitagata, Saga
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For other places with the same name, see Kitagata (disambiguation).
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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
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
Road
- Expressways
- Nagasaki Expressway
- Takeo-Kitagata Interchange
- Nagasaki Expressway
- National highways
- Main prefectural roads
Notable places
- Shiki no Oka Park
- Daishō-ji
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