Asakura, Fukuoka

Asakura
朝倉市
City

Asakura Three Waterwheels

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Location of Asakura in Fukuoka Prefecture
Asakura

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°25′N 130°40′E / 33.417°N 130.667°ECoordinates: 33°25′N 130°40′E / 33.417°N 130.667°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Susuke Morita (since April 2010)
Area
  Total 246.73 km2 (95.26 sq mi)
Population (January 31, 2011)
  Total 57,488
  Density 233.00/km2 (603.5/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Address 412-2 Bodaiji, Asakura-shi, Fukuoka-ken
838-0061
Phone number 0946-22-1111
Website http://www.city.asakura.lg.jp/

Asakura (朝倉市 Asakura-shi) is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Asakura was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Asakura (from Asakura District), absorbing the city of Amagi, and the town of Haki (also from Asakura District).

As of January 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 57,488 and a population density of 233 persons per km². The total area is 246.73 km².

Geography

Asakura is located about 40 km southeast of Fukuoka and about 20 km northeast of Kurume.

Adjoining municipalities

History

The imperial court moved to the Tachibana no Hironiwa Palace, where it stayed from May until July 661.

Education

Prefectural senior high schools

Municipal junior high schools

Municipal elementary schools

Transportation

Air

The closest airport is Fukuoka Airport.

Rail

Road

Scenic and historic places

Akizuki Castle Ruins Nagayamon

Festivals and events

External links

Media related to Asakura, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons