Chikuzen, Fukuoka
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| Chikuzen 筑前町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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  Chikuzen | ||
| Coordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E / 33.450°N 130.600°ECoordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E / 33.450°N 130.600°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| District | Asakura | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 67.18 km2 (25.94 sq mi) | |
| Population (May 1, 2005) | ||
| • Total | 29,369 | |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | Town of Chikuzen | |
Chikuzen (筑前町 Chikuzen-machi) is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of May 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 29,369 and a density of 437 persons per km². The total area is 67.18 km².
The town was founded on March 22, 2005 by the merger of the towns of Miwa and Yasu, both from Asakura District.[1]
References
- ↑ Japan Geographic Data Center (JGDC), 筑前町(チクゼンマチ); retrieved 2013-3-8.
External links
Media related to Chikuzen, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons
- Chikuzen official website (Japanese)
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