City hall address 873-0501 | Population 31,882 (31 Jan 2012) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 13°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 70% Humidity Points of interest Futago‑ji, Monjusen‑ji Temple, Iwatou‑ji Temple, Mt Futago, Miurabaien Museum | ||
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Kunisaki (国東市, Kunisaki-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.
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- Japan trip embracing tranquility at usa shrine oita prefecture kunisaki oita023
- Map of Kunisaki Oita Prefecture Japan
- Access
- Geography
- Mountains
- Geology
- Nuclear free zone
- Industry
- Kunisaki machi
- Musashi machi
- Aki machi
- Kunimi machi
- Junior high schools
- Transportation
- Attractions and festivals
- Temples
- References
Map of Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, Japan
The modern city of Kunisaki was founded on March 31, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Kunisaki, absorbing the towns of Aki, Kunimi and Musashi (all from Higashikunisaki District).
As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 31,882, with 13,369 households and a population density of 100.31/km2 (259.8/sq mi). The total area is 317.84 km2 (122.72 sq mi).
Oita Airport is located in Kunisaki.
Access
Geography
Located in northern Kyushu and the north east of Oita prefecture.
Mountains
Geology
The Kunisaki Peninsula is formed from large conical volcanoes, including the 720-metre-tall (2,360 ft) Mt. Futago. Twenty-eight ravines radiate outward from the peninsula’s center.
Nuclear-free zone
On June 25, 2008, the City of Kunisaki declared itself a 'Nuclear-free Peace City" in wishing the abolition of nuclear weapons and world permanent peace.
Industry
The following major companies are based in Kunisaki.