Ashiya, Fukuoka - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Country Japan Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture Area 11.42 km² Local time Sunday 11:22 PM		Region Kyushu Website www.town.ashiya.lg.jp Population 16,125 (2003) District Onga District, Fukuoka

Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind NE at 14 km/h, 64% Humidity

Ashiya (芦屋町, Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Map of Ashiya, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,125 and a density of 1,412 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km².

Ashiya is known for its Japan Air Self-Defence Force base Ashiya Air Field, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.