Ukiha, Fukuoka
| Ukiha うきは市 | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
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 Location of Ukiha in Fukuoka Prefecture | ||
  Ukiha Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°ECoordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 117.55 km2 (45.39 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 1, 2005) | ||
| • Total | 33,177 | |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Diospyros kaki[1] | |
| • Flower | Lycoris radiata[1] | |
| • Bird | Common kingfisher[1] | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website |
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Ukiha (うきは市 Ukiha-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Ukiha was established on March 20, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Ukiha (浮羽町 Ukiha-machi) absorbing the town of Yoshii (both from Ukiha District).
As of 2003, the former town had an estimated population of 16,359 and a population density of 183.27 persons per km². The total area was 89.26 km².
As of April 1, 2005, the new city has an estimated population of 33,177 and a population density of 139 persons per km². The total area is 117.55 km².
Transportation
- Train
Chikugo Yoshii, Ukiha, and Chikugo Ōishi stations are served by JR Kyūdai Main Line.
Notable people
- Hideo Murata - Rōkyoku and enka singer
- Kenji Darvish - Drums of Golden Bomber, Japanese rock band.
- Shinya Izumi - politician
- Shuntaro Torigoe - journalist
- Yasunoshin Shinohara - Inspector general and Jujutsu master of Shinsengumi
- Related people
- Ellison Onizuka - His grandfather and mother were born in this city, and he visited there in 1983. There is "Ellison Onizuka Bridge" commemorate him.
Sister city
Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan(since 31 October 2009[2]) - It is associated with The Crab and the Monkey folktale[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "概要・地勢・シンボル". Ukiha city. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
- 1 2 "福岡県うきは市と友好都市提携を締結しました" (PDF). Esashi town. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
External links
Media related to Ukiha, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons- Ukiha City official website (Japanese)
- Ukiha page of Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Website (English)
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