Shime, Fukuoka

Shime (志免町, Shime-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Shime

志免町
Town
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Location of Shime in Fukuoka Prefecture
Shime
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°35′N 130°29′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictKasuya
Area
  Total8.70 km2 (3.36 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2017)
  Total45,307
  Density5,200/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.shime.lg.jp

As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 45,307 and a density of 5,200 persons per km². The total area is 8.70 km².

Although the town still has a railway station the line is no longer used, but has been converted into a cycle path/ footpath.


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