Katori District (香取郡, Katori-gun) is a
district located in
Chiba Prefecture,
Japan. The district dates back to the
Taika Reform in the 7th century, and Katori District remained part of
Shimōsa Province until the establishment of Chiba Prefecture. Historically Katori District occupied the area south of the lower researches of the
Tone River.[1][2]
Since there is no population data since 2003, the post-
Katori-
Narita district had an estimated
population of 40,260. The total area was 138.69 kilometres (86.18 mi).
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