Miyama, Fukuoka

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

Miyama

みやま市
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Location of Miyama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Miyama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°9′N 130°28′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
Area
  Total105.12 km2 (40.59 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2017)
  Total38,223
  Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.city.miyama.lg.jp

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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