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Iizuka, Fukuoka
is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 124,757 in 63833 households, and a population density of 580 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Iizuka is the central city of the Chikuho region located in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 35 kilometers east of Fukuoka City and approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the center of Kitakyushu City. The Onga River, a first-class river, flows through the central part of the city, and the area forms an urban area. From the northwestern part of the city to the western and southwestern parts of the city, there are mountains ranging in height from 400 to 900 meters, including Mt. Mikoriyama (935.9 meters) and Mt. Toishi (828 meters). There are also several mountains in the eastern part of the city that are between 200 and 300 meters high, forming a small mountain range. Therefore, the central and northern parts of the city are a basin surrounded by mountains. Yagi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of Japan
A is a local Public administration, administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of . Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. City status Article 8 of the Local Autonomy Law sets the following conditions for a municipality to be designated as a city: *Population must generally be 50,000 or greater (原則として人口5万人以上) *At least 60% of households must be established in a central urban area (中心市街地の戸数が全戸数の6割以上) *At least 60% of households must be employed in commerce, industry or other urban occupations (商工業等の都市的業態に従事する世帯人口が全人口の6割以上) *Any other conditions set by prefectural ordinance must be satisfied (他に当該都道府県の条例で定める要件を満たしていること) The designation is approved by the prefectural governor and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukuchi, Fukuoka
270px, Shiraito Falls is a town in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 21,201 in 11071 households, and a population density of 500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Fukuchi is located slightly northeast of central Fukuoka Prefecture, at the northeastern tip of the Chikuho region, approximately 45 kilometers east of Fukuoka City, and approximately 35 kilometers south of Kitakyushu City. Two rivers, the Hikoyama River and the Nakamotoji River, run through the town, and both rivers meet in the center of the town. The northeastern part of the town area is a mountainous area with mountains ranging in height from 600 to 700 meters, including Mount Fukuchi (), and the rest of the area is at the northeastern end of the Chikuho Basin. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Iizuka * Itoda * Kawara * Kitakyushu * Nōgata *Tagawa Climate Fukuchi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chikuzen Province
was a province of Japan in the area of northern Kyūshū, corresponding to part of north and western Fukuoka Prefecture. Chikuzen bordered on Hizen to the east, and Buzen east, and Bungo to the southeast. Its abbreviated form name was (a name which it shared with Chikugo Province), although it was also called . In terms of the Gokishichidō system, Chikuzen was one of the provinces of the Saikaidō circuit. Under the '' Engishiki'' classification system, Chikuzen was ranked as one of the "superior countries" (上国) in terms of importance, and one of the "far countries" (遠国) in terms of distance from the capital. History Ancient Tsukushi Province was a major power center in the Yayoi period, with contacts to the Asian mainland and may have been the site for the Kingdom of Yamatai mentioned in official Chinese dynastic Twenty-Four Histories for the 1st- and 2nd-century Eastern Han dynasty, the 3rd-century ''Records of the Three Kingdoms'', and the 6th-century '' Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Meteorological Agency
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA; ''気象庁, Kishō-chō'') is a division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism dedicated to the Scientific, scientific observation and research of natural phenomena. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo the government agency, agency collects data on meteorology, hydrology, seismology, volcanology, and other related fields. The JMA is responsible for collecting and disseminating weather data and Forecasting, forecasts to the public, as well as providing specialized information for aviation and Marine weather forecasting, marine sectors. Additionally, the JMA issues warnings for volcanic eruptions and is integral to the nationwide Earthquake Early Warning (Japan), Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. As one of the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers designated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the JMA also Forecasting, forecasts, Tropical cyclone naming, names, and distributes warnings for tropical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humid Subtropical Climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° and are located poleward from adjacent tropical climates, and equatorward from either humid continental (in North America and Asia) or oceanic climates (in other continents). It is also known as warm temperate climate in some climate classifications. Under the Köppen climate classification, ''Cfa'' and ''Cwa'' climates are either described as humid subtropical climates or warm temperate climates. This climate features mean temperature in the coldest month between (or ) and and mean temperature in the warmest month or higher. However, while some climatologists have opted to describe this climate type as a "humid subtropical climate", Köppen himself never used this term. The humid subtropical climate classific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umi, Fukuoka
is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 36,907 in 16691 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km². The total area of the town is Geography Umi is located in northwest Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 15 kilometers east-southeast of Fukuoka City. It is one of the towns in the Fukuoka metropolitan area, and the flat land in the north and northwest of the town is being developed as a commuter town. The southern and eastern parts of the town are mountainous, and Mount Shioji in the south is especially popular as a hiking course. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Chikushino * Dazaifu *Fukuoka * Iizuka * Ōnojō * Shime * Sue Climate Umi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Umi is 15.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1766 mm with September as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tagawa, Fukuoka
270px, Views of Tagawa-Ita Station and Mount Iidake from Tagawa City Coal Mining Historical Park 270px, Site of Mitsui Tagawa Coal Mine is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 45,389 in 24248 households, and a population density of 830 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Tagawa is located almost in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 30 kilometer south-southwest of the center of Kitakyushu City, approximately 50 kilometers east-northeast of Fukuoka City, and approximately 20 kilometers west of Yukuhashi City. It is surrounded by mountains with Mount Kaharudake, which is the symbol of Tagawa, to the east, Mount Funao to the west, and Mount Hiko to the south. The Hikoyama River and Nakamotoji River, which originate from Mount Hiko, flow through the city. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Fukuchi * Iizuka * Itoda *Kama * Kawara * Kawasaki * Ōtō Climate Tagawa has a humid subtro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue, Fukuoka
270px, Sarayama Park is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan., the town had an estimated population of 29,248 in 12810 households, and a population density of 1800 persons per km². The total area of the town is Geography Sue is located slightly northwest of central Fukuoka Prefecture, about 10 kilometers east of Fukuoka City. The Sue River flows from east to west through the center of the town, and Sue Dam is at its source. The eastern part of the town is mountainous. The urban center is in the southwest part of town. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Iizuka * Kasuya * Sasaguri * Shime * Umi Climate Sue has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sue is 15.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1766 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.5 °C, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sasaguri, Fukuoka
270px, Gate of Nanzo-in temple 270px, Sakura in Jugei Forest is a town in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 31,191 in 14041 households, and a population density of 250 persons per km². The total area of the town is Geography Sasaguri is located 12 kilometers east of Fukuoka city. Sasaguri Station is located slightly west of the geographic center of the town, and the area surrounding the station forms the central urban area. The city center and the area to the west of it are relatively flat, on the eastern edge of the Fukuoka Plain. To the east of the city center is a mountainous region that separates the Fukuoka metropolitan area from Chikuho. The Tatara River flows east-west through the town. The town jointly manages the 17-hectare Sasaguri Kyudai Forest with Kyushu University. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Iizuka * Hisayama * Kasuya * Miyawaka * Sue Climate Sasaguri has a humid subtropical climate (K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nōgata, Fukuoka
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 55,151 in 27684 households, and a population density of 890 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Nōgata is located in the northern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, at the northern tip of the Chikuhō region. It is located approximately 30 km southwest of the center of Kitakyūshū City and approximately 50 km northeast of Fukuoka City. The center of the city is a plain, located almost in the center of the Chikuhō Plain, and the Onga River, which combines the Hikoyama River and the Inunaki River, flows through it. The urban area is centered on the area sandwiched between the Onga River and the JR Kyushu Chikuhō Main Line (Fukuhoku Yutaka Line). The eastern and western regions are residential areas, the southern area is an industrial area, and the northern area is a rural area. In the eastern part of the city, the Fukuchi Mountains run north-south, and ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyawaka, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 26,447 in 13369 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Miyawaka is located in the northern Chikuho region and western Naokura district of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is located south of Munakata City, between Kitakyushu City and Fukuoka City, and belongs to both the Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area and the Fukuoka Metropolitan Area. It is approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Fukuoka City and approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Kitakyushu. Historically, it is an area that has had strong ties with Munakata since ancient times. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Fukutsu * Hisayama * Iizuka * Koga * Kotake * Kurate * Munakata * Nōgata * Sasaguri Climate Miyawaka has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Miyaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotake, Fukuoka
is a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 6983 in 3374 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Kotake is located in the northern part of the Chikuho district in central Fukuoka Prefecture, sandwiched between Nogata City and Iizuka City. It is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of the center of Fukuoka City and approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the center of Kitakyushu City. The Onga River flows north-south through the center of the town. The area around the intersection of Japan National Route 200 and Fukuoka Prefectural Route 74 at the southern end of the town is the central urban area. Neighboring municipalities Fukuoka Prefecture * Iizuka * Miyawaka * Nōgata Climate Kotake has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
