was a
town
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The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
located in
Shimoge District,
Ōita Prefecture,
Japan
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.
Population
As of 2003, the village had an estimated
population of 5,574 and the
density of 121.12 persons per km
2. The total area was 46.02 km
2.
History
On March 1, 2005, Sankō, along with the towns of
Hon'yabakei,
Yabakei and
Yamakuni (all from
Shimoge District), was merged into the expanded city of
Nakatsu.
References
Dissolved municipalities of Ōita Prefecture
Nakatsu, Ōita
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