Ukiha, Fukuoka

Ukiha
うきは市
—  City  —

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Location of Ukiha in Fukuoka
Ukiha
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka
Area
 • Total 117.55 km2 (45.4 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2005)
 • Total 33,177
 • Density 282.2/km2 (731/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website City of Ukiha

Ukiha (うきは市 Ukiha-shi?) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

The city was founded on March 20, 2005 as a result of the merger when the town of Ukiha (浮羽町 Ukiha-machi?) absorbed the town of Yoshii, which both were from Ukiha District.

As of 2003, the former town had an estimated population of 16,359 and a density of 183.27 persons per km². The total area was 89.26 km².

As of April 1, 2005, the new city has an estimated population of 33,177 and a density of 139 persons per km². The total area is 117.55 km².

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