Kanda, Fukuoka
| Kanda 苅田町 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | ||
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 Location of Kanda in Fukuoka Prefecture | ||
  Kanda Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°ECoordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| District | Miyako | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 46.46 km2 (17.94 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 35,407 | |
| • Density | 760/km2 (2,000/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 Prefecture, 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.
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
External links
Media related to Kanda, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons
- Kanda official website (Japanese)