Okagaki, Fukuoka
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Okagaki 岡垣町 |
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 Location of Okagaki in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 33°51′N 130°37′E / 33.850°N 130.617°ECoordinates: 33°51′N 130°37′E / 33.850°N 130.617°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| District | Onga | |
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| • Total | 48.51 km2 (18.73 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 30,781 | |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Okagaki (岡垣町 Okagaki-machi?) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003[update], the town has an estimated population of 30,781 and a density of 634.53 persons per km². The total area is 48.51 km².
The town is known within the region for its production of the loquat fruit. Its town mascots are two loquat characters named Biwarin and Biwasuke.
Notable sights in the town include Budo No Ki, a venue featuring several restaurants and popular for weddings, as well as the Ashiya cycling road on Hatsu beach. A popular, well-established sushi restaurant called Sushi Yatai operates from a refurbished train car located along the main beach area.
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