Itoshima, Fukuoka

Itoshima
糸島市
City

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Location of Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture
Itoshima
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°33′14″N 130°11′52″E / 33.55389°N 130.19778°E / 33.55389; 130.19778Coordinates: 33°33′14″N 130°11′52″E / 33.55389°N 130.19778°E / 33.55389; 130.19778
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Mineo Matsumoto (since October 2005, as former Maebaru mayor)
Area
 • Total 216.12 km2 (83.44 sq mi)
Population (June 30, 2011)
 • Total 100,304
 • Density 464.11/km2 (1,202.0/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 1-1-1 Maebaru-nishi, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka-ken
819-1192
Website www.city.itoshima.lg.jp

Itoshima (糸島市, Itoshima-shi) is a city located in western Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of June 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 100,304, with 37,132 households and a population density of 464.11 persons per km². The total area is 216.12 km².

The modern city of Itoshima was established on January 1, 2010, from the merger of the city of Maebaru and the towns of Shima and Nijo (both from Itoshima district).

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