It was formed on October 1,2005 by the merger of the old city of Hirara, the towns of Gusukube, Irabu and Shimoji, and the village of Ueno, all from Miyako District, which as a result of the merger has one remaining village.
It was formed on October 1,2005 by the merger of the old city of Hirara, the towns of Gusukube, Irabu and Shimoji, and the village of Ueno from Miyako District. This was all. Miyako District as a result of the merger has one remaining village.