Miyama, Fukuoka

Miyama
みやま市
City

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Location of Miyama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Miyama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°9′N 130°28′E / 33.150°N 130.467°E / 33.150; 130.467Coordinates: 33°9′N 130°28′E / 33.150°N 130.467°E / 33.150; 130.467
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
 • Total 105.12 km2 (40.59 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2017)
 • Total 38,223
 • Density 360/km2 (940/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.city.miyama.lg.jp

Miyama (みやま市, Miyama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 30, 2017, the city has a population of 38,223 and a population density of 360 persons per km².[1] The total area is 105.12 km².

The modern city of Miyama was established on January 29, 2007, from the merger of the town of Takata (from Miike District), and the towns of Setaka and Yamakawa (both from Yamato District).

References

  1. ↑ "Official website of Miyama City" (in Japanese). Japan: Miyama City. Retrieved 19 May 2017.


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