Nita, Shimane

Nita (仁多町, Nita-chō) was a town located in Nita District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Nita
仁多町
Town
CountryJapan
PrefectureShimane
DistrictNita
MergedJanuary 31, 2005
(now part of Okuizumo)
Area
  Total178.64 km2 (68.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total8,507
  Density47.62/km2 (123.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,507 and a density of 47.62 persons per km². The total area was 178.64 km².

On January 31, 2005, Nita, along with the town of Yokota (also from Nita District), was merged to create the town of Okuizumo.

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