Kanda, Fukuoka

Kanda
苅田町
Town

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Location of Kanda in Fukuoka Prefecture
Kanda
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E / 33.783; 130.983Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E / 33.783; 130.983
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
District Miyako
Area
 • Total 46.46 km2 (17.94 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2017)
 • Total 36,957
 • Density 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Cinnamomum camphora
 • Flower Pansy
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.kanda.lg.jp

Kanda (苅田町, Kanda-machi) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the Japanese home island of Kyushu, which is one of the four main islands.

As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 36,957 and a density of 800 persons per km².[1] The total area is 46.46 km².

Nishinippon Institute of Technology is located in the town.

Future merger

A majority of local residents favor remaining an independent municipality, but voices calling for a merger with the neighboring city of Kitakyūshū remain.[2]

Economy

The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Official website of Kanda Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Kanda Town. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  2. ↑ http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/news/katarou/kanda/report/2.html
  3. ↑ Nissan Kyushu Plant history


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