Country Japan Website www.city.asakura.lg.jp Population 57,488 (31 Jan 2011) Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture | Region Kyushu Area 246.7 km² Local time Sunday 10:15 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City hall address 412-2 Bodaiji, Asakura-shi, Fukuoka-ken
838-0061 Weather 8°C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 56% Humidity Points of interest Choseiji, Egawa Dam, Suga Shrine |
Asakura (朝倉市, Asakura-shi) is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Asakura Fukuoka Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Adjoining municipalities
- History
- Prefectural senior high schools
- Municipal junior high schools
- Municipal elementary schools
- Air
- Rail
- Road
- Scenic and historic places
- Festivals and events
- References
Map of Asakura, 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.
Prefectural senior high schools
Municipal junior high schools
Municipal elementary schools
Air
The closest airport is Fukuoka Airport.
Rail
Road
Scenic and historic places
Festivals and events
References
Asakura, Fukuoka Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA