Ashiya, Fukuoka

Ashiya 芦屋町
Town
Ashiya Town hall
Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ashiya Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°E / 33.900; 130.667Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°E / 33.900; 130.667
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Fukuoka Prefecture
District	Onga
Area
• Total	11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi)
Population (2003)
• Total	16,125
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	www.town.ashiya.lg.jp

Ashiya (芦屋町, Ashiya-machi^?) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,125 and a density of 1,412 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km².

Ashiya is known for its Japan Air Self-Defence Force base Ashiya Air Field, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.