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°E / 33.350; 130.750Coordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°E / 33.350; 130.750
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
 • Total 117.55 km2 (45.39 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2017)
 • Total 30,431
 • Density 260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Diospyros kaki[1]
 • Flower Lycoris radiata[1]
 • Bird Common kingfisher[1]
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.city.ukiha.fukuoka.jp

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 April 30, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 30,431,[2] and a population density of 260 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

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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "概要・地勢・シンボル". Ukiha city. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  2. ↑ "Official website of Ukiha City" (in Japanese). Japan: Ukiha City. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. 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.


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