Higashimuro (東牟婁郡, Higashimuro-gun) is a district located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated population of 43,306 and a density of 64.8 persons/km2. The total area is 667.92 km2.

Towns and villages

  • Kitayama
  • Kozagawa
  • Kushimoto
  • Nachikatsuura
  • Taiji

Mergers

  • On April 1, 2005 - the town of Kushimoto from Nishimuro District merged with the town of Koza, formerly from Higashimuro District, to form the new town of Kushimoto (now part of Higashimuro District).
  • On May 1, 2005 - the town of Hongū merged into the city of Tanabe.
  • On October 1, 2005 - the town of Kumanogawa merged into the city of Shingū.



Shionomisaki, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/01

Wakayamajapan2752014fudarakusanji Tendai Temple Higashimuro District

Shionomisaki, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan, 2022/01

Wakayama Prefecture Where the past is always present

Scenic View from the Pacifi Coast in Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro