Chikushino, Fukuoka

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Chikushino
筑紫野市
Location of Chikushino
Chikushino's location in Fukuoka, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka
Physical characteristics
Area 87.78 km² (33.89 sq mi)
Population (as of March 2008)
     Total 98,738
     Density 1,120 /km² (2,901 /sq mi)
Location 33°30′N, 130°31′E
Symbols
Tree Camellia
Flower Scarlet Sage
Symbol of Chikushino
Flag
Chikushino Government Office
Mayor Shirō Hirabaru
Address 818-8686
Nishi Itchōme 1-1, Hatsukaichi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Phone number 092-923-1111
Official website: Chikushino City

Chikushino (筑紫野市 Chikushino-shi?) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.

Bordering on Dazaifu, Chikushino is essentially a southern suburb of Fukuoka City. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 98,738 and the density of 1,120 persons per km². The total area is 87.78 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1972.


Contents

[edit] Junior High Schools

  • Chikushino
  • Chikuzan
  • South Chikushino
  • Futukaichi
  • Tenpai

[edit] High Schools

  • Chikushi
  • Musashidai
  • Kyusyu Sangyou
  • Jyouyou

[edit] Sightseeing

  • Futsukaichi Onsen
  • Mt. Houman

[edit] Major Shops

  • Youme town
  • Beressa

[edit] External links

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Flag of Fukuoka Prefecture
Cities
Asakura | Buzen | Chikugo | Chikushino | Dazaifu | Fukuoka (capital) | Fukutsu | Iizuka | Kasuga | Kama | Kitakyūshū | Koga | Kurume | Maebaru | Miyama | Miyawaka | Munakata | Nakama | Nōgata | Ogōri | Ōkawa | Ōmuta | Ōnojō | Tagawa | Ukiha | Yame | Yanagawa | Yukuhashi
Districts
Asakura | Chikujō | Chikushi | Itoshima | Kaho | Kasuya | Kurate | Mii | Miyako | Mizuma | Onga | Tagawa | Yame
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 33°30′N, 130°31′E