Makioka, Yamanashi

Makioka (牧丘町, Makioka-chō) was a town located in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,797 and a density of 56.92 persons per km². The total area was 101.85 km².

Location map of former Makioka town
former Makioka Town Hall

History

On March 22, 2005 Makioka and Mitomi (also from Higashiyamanashi District) merged into the expanded city of Yamanashi.

References
  1. "Yamanashi Japan: Guide for Foods and Shopping" (PDF). www.partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp.


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