is a district located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2005 population data, the district has an estimated population of 18,952 and a density of 212 persons per km2. The total area is 89.36 km2. Towns and villages Nakanoto Mergers On October 1, 2004 the towns of Nakajima, Tatsuruhama and Notojima merged into the expanded city of Nanao. On March 1, 2005 the towns of Kashima, Toriya and Rokusei merged, forming the town of Nakanoto. Districts in Ishikawa Prefecture