For other places with the same name, see Kitagata (disambiguation). Kitagata (北方町) was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2006, Kitagata, along with the town of Yamauchi (also from Kishima District), was merged into the expanded city of Takeo.

Geography

Adjoining municipalities

History

During the Edo period the Nagasaki Kaidō passed through Kitagata. During the Meiji period the Nishiki coal mine was operated and the coal industry flourished. However, it closed in 1960.

Education

Transportation

Rail

Road

Notable places