Yukuhashi, Fukuoka

Yukuhashi
行橋市
City

Location of Yukuhashi in Fukuoka Prefecture
Yukuhashi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°44′N 130°59′E / 33.733°N 130.983°E / 33.733; 130.983Coordinates: 33°44′N 130°59′E / 33.733°N 130.983°E / 33.733; 130.983
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
  Total 69.83 km2 (26.96 sq mi)
Population (June 30, 2005)
  Total 72,005
  Density 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.yukuhashi.fukuoka.jp

Yukuhashi (行橋市 Yukuhashi-shi) is a satellite city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, about 25 kilometers southeast of Kitakyushu. The city was founded on October 10, 1954.

As of June 30, 2005, the city has a population of 72,005 (according to the city's official home page) and a population density of 1,002.43 persons per km². The total area is 69.83 km².

History

The hamlet of Maeda in Yukuhashi was the birthplace of Suematsu Kencho.

Transportation

Air
Train
Road

See also


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