Yogo, Shiga


Yogo was a town located in Ika District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Geography

Yogo is located in northernmost Shiga and considerably cold in winter with high snowfall. There is a small lake which is famous for a Swan Maiden legend.

Population

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,045 and a density of 24.13 persons per km2. The total area was 167.62 km2.

History

Dissolution

On January 1, 2010, Yogo, along with the towns of Kohoku and Torahime, and the towns of Kinomoto, Nishiazai and Takatsuki, was merged into the expanded city of Nagahama. Higashiazai District and Ika District were both dissolved as a result of this merger.