Kisuki, Shimane | |
Native Name: | 木次町 |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Japan |
Subdivision Type1: | Prefecture |
Subdivision Name1: | Shimane |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Ōhara |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 64.07 |
Population As Of: | 2003 |
Population Total: | 9,890 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
was a town located in Ōhara District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1] [2]
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,890 and a density of 154.36 persons per km2. The total area was 64.07 km2.
On November 1, 2004, Kisuki, along with the towns of Daitō and Kamo (all from Ōhara District), the towns of Kakeya and Mitoya, and the village of Yoshida (all from Iishi District), was merged to create the city of Unnan.
The Kisuki Line is named after the town of Kisuki. The town was known for its sakura tunnel.[3]