Okagaki, Fukuoka

Okagaki
岡垣町
Town

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Location of Okagaki in Fukuoka Prefecture
Okagaki

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°51′N 130°37′E / 33.850°N 130.617°ECoordinates: 33°51′N 130°37′E / 33.850°N 130.617°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
District Onga
Area
  Total 48.51 km2 (18.73 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 30,781
  Density 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Okagaki

Okagaki (岡垣町 Okagaki-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 30,781 and a density of 634.53 persons per km². The total area is 48.51 km².

The town is known within the region for its production of the loquat fruit. Its town mascots are two loquat characters named Biwarin and Biwasuke.

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