Miyazaki Prefecture is located on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu.
On January 1, 2006 the villages of Nango, Saigo and Kitago from Higashiusuki District merged to form the new town of Misato.
On January 1, 2006 the towns of Tano and Sadowara from Miyazaki District and the town of Takaoka from Higashimorokata District merged into the city of Miyazaki.