Ukiha, Fukuoka
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Ukiha うきは市 |
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 Location of Ukiha in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| 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 1, 2005) | ||
| • Total | 33,177 | |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/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 2003, the former town had an estimated population of 16,359 and a population density of 183.27 persons per km². The total area was 89.26 km².
As of April 1, 2005, the new city has an estimated population of 33,177 and a population density of 139 persons per km². The total area is 117.55 km².
Chikugo Yoshii, Ukiha, and Chikugo Ōishi stations are served by JR Kyūdai Main Line.
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