Momoishi, Aomori

Momoishi (百石町 Momoishi-machi) was a town located in Kamikita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2006, Momoishi, along with the neighboring town of Shimoda (also from Kamikita District), was merged to create the town of Oirase, and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality. Momoishi Village was founded on April 1, 1889. On April 20, 1929 it was elevated to town status. At the time of its merger, Momoishi had an estimated population of 9,970 and a population density of 465 persons per km². The total area was 21.44 km².

Momoishi, Aomori

Momoishi (百石町 Momoishi-machi) was a town located in Kamikita District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2006, Momoishi, along with the neighboring town of Shimoda (also from Kamikita District), was merged to create the town of Oirase, and thus it no longer exists as an independent municipality. Momoishi Village was founded on April 1, 1889. On April 20, 1929 it was elevated to town status. At the time of its merger, Momoishi had an estimated population of 9,970 and a population density of 465 persons per km². The total area was 21.44 km².