Asakura, Fukuoka
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Asakura 朝倉市 |
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 Location of Asakura in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 33°25′N 130°40′E / 33.417°N 130.667°ECoordinates: 33°25′N 130°40′E / 33.417°N 130.667°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
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| • Mayor | Susuke Morita (since April 2010) | |
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| • Total | 246.73 km2 (95.26 sq mi) | |
| Population (January 31, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 57,488 | |
| • Density | 233.00/km2 (603.5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 412-2 Bodaiji, Asakura-shi, Fukuoka-ken 838-0061 |
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| Website | www |
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Asakura (朝倉市 Asakura-shi?) is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Asakura was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Asakura (from Asakura District), absorbing the city of Amagi, and the town of Haki (also from Asakura District).
As of January 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 57,488 and a population density of 233 persons per km². The total area is 246.73 km².
Asakura is located about 40 km southeast of Fukuoka and about 20 km northeast of Kurume.
The imperial court moved to the Tachibana no Hironiwa Palace, where it stayed from May until July 661.
The closest airport is Fukuoka Airport.
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