Shime, Fukuoka
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| Shime 志免町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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  Shime | ||
| Coordinates: 33°35′N 130°29′E / 33.583°N 130.483°ECoordinates: 33°35′N 130°29′E / 33.583°N 130.483°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| District | Kasuya | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.70 km2 (3.36 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 38,945 | |
| • Density | 4,500/km2 (12,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | Town of Shime | |
Shime (志免町 Shime-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 38,945 and a density of 4,476.44 persons per km². The total area is 8.70 km².
Although the town still has a railway station the line is no longer used.
External links
Media related to Shime, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons
- Shime official website (Japanese)
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