noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
merging of districts; district consolidation
Refers to the merging of administrative or electoral districts, such as wards, cities, or towns. Used in governmental and political contexts.
市町村合併に伴い、選挙区の合区が行われた。
Along with the municipal merger, electoral districts were consolidated.
A plan to merge the two wards is being considered due to population decline.