| Ashiya 芦屋町 |
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| Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka |
| District | Onga District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.42 km2 (4.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 16,125 |
| • Density | 1,412/km2 (3,657.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Ashiya |
Ashiya (芦屋町 Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,125 and a density of 1,412.00 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km².
Ashiya is known for its Air Self Defense Force base, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.
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