Kanda, Fukuoka

See also Kanda, Tokyo and the disambiguation page for Kanda.
Kanda
苅田町
—  Town  —

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Location of Kanda in Fukuoka
Kanda
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka
District Miyako District
Area
 • Total 46.46 km2 (17.9 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 35,407
 • Density 762.1/km2 (1,973.8/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Kanda

Kanda (苅田町 Kanda-machi?) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,407 and a density of 762.10 persons per km². The total area is 46.46 km².

Nishinippon Institute of Technology is located in the town.

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Future merger

A majority of local residents favor remaining an independent municipality, but voices calling for a merger with the neighboring city of Kitakyūshū remain.[1]

Economy

The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975.

References

  1. ^ http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/news/katarou/kanda/report/2.html

External links

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