| Former municipality | |
| Since | April 1, 2005 |
| Currently part of | Kakegawa |
Daitō's location in Shizuoka, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu region (Tōkai region) |
| Prefecture | Shizuoka |
| District | Ogasa District, |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 46.13 km² |
| Population (as of March 1, 2005) | |
| Total | 20,937 |
| Density | 453.86/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | pine |
| Flower | Narcissus |
Daitō (大東町 Daitō-chō) was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka, Japan.
Daitō Town was created in 1973 through the merger of Ohama Town with Joto Village.
On April 1, 2005 Daitō, along with the town of Ōsuka, also from Ogasa District, was merged into the city of Kakegawa.
As of April 2004, the town had an estimated population of 20,937 and a density of 453.86 persons per km². The total area was 46.13 km². The main agricultural products were green tea, melons, strawberries and sake.