is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
As of November 1, 2005, the district has an estimated population of 34,759 with a density of 22.48 persons per km2. The total area is 1,546.26 km2.
Municipalities The district consists of three towns and three villages:
Agematsu Kiso Town Kiso Village Nagiso Ōkuwa Ōtaki
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History
Historically, the district was once known as until May 1, 1968.
District Timeline May 1, 1968 - The district was renamed to Kiso District.
Recent mergers February 13, 2005 - The village of Yamaguchi was merged into the expanded city of Nakatsugawa (located in Gifu Prefecture). April 1, 2005 - The village of Narakawa was merged into the expanded city of Shiojiri. November 1, 2005 - The town of Kisofukushima was merged with the villages of Mitake, Hiyoshi and Kaida to form the new town of Kiso.
Points of interest Nakasendō, a former trade route between Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. Tsumago-juku, a restored post town on the Nakasendō.
See also Kisobushi Kiso Valley
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