was a village located in Minamikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Population As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 11,118 and a density of 35.75 persons per km2. The total area was 311.00 km2.
History On May 1, 2005, Shitada, along with the town of Sakae (also from Minamikanbara District), was merged into the expanded city of Sanjō.
Transportation Railway JNR Yahiko Line had been operated in the village until 1984.
Highway
Local attractions Yagigahana (:ja:八木ヶ鼻) Echigo-Nagano Onsen (:ja:越後長野温泉)
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