Asago District, Hyōgo

Asago District (朝来郡, Asago-gun^?) was a district located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 31, 2005, the district had an estimated population of 35,762. The total area was 402.98 km².

It was written that there were nine areas Yamaguchi, Kuwaichi, Ita, Katsu, Hirata, Toga, Asago and Awaga in Asago District on Wamyō Ruijushō. It is thought that Ikuno was included in Fudoki for Harima Province.

Prior to March 31, 2005, the district had 4 towns.

On April 1, 2005, the former town of Asago absorbed the towns of Ikuno, Santō and Wadayama to create the city of Asago. Therefore, Asago District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

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