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Ukiha うきは市 |
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Location of Ukiha in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°ECoordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
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| • Total | 117.55 km2 (45.39 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 30, 2017) | ||
| • Total | 30,431 | |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Diospyros kaki | |
| • Flower | Lycoris radiata | |
| • Bird | Common kingfisher | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Ukiha (うきは市 Ukiha-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Ukiha was established on March 20, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Ukiha (浮羽町 Ukiha-machi) absorbing the town of Yoshii (both from Ukiha District).
As of April 30, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 30,431, and a population density of 260 persons per km². The total area is 117.55 km².
Chikugo Yoshii, Ukiha, and Chikugo Ōishi stations are served by JR Kyūdai Main Line.