Sasaguri, Fukuoka

Sasaguri
篠栗町
Town

Flag

Chapter

Location of Sasaguri in Fukuoka Prefecture
Sasaguri
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°37′N 130°32′E / 33.617°N 130.533°E / 33.617; 130.533Coordinates: 33°37′N 130°32′E / 33.617°N 130.533°E / 33.617; 130.533
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
District Kasuya
Area
  Total 38.90 km2 (15.02 sq mi)
Population (2016)
  Total 31,213
  Density 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Cryptomeria
  Flower Orchidaceae
  Bird Oriental turtle dove
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.sasaguri.fukuoka.jp

Sasaguri (篠栗町, Sasaguri-machi) is a town in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 31,213 and a population density of 800 persons per km². The total area is 38.90 km².

The town has three railway stations, Sasaguri, Chikuzen-Yamate, and Kido-Nanzōin-mae, all operated by JR Kyushu on the Sasaguri Line linking it to Hakata Station in Fukuoka.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.