Ashiya 芦屋町 |
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Ashiya Town hall
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Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°ECoordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°E | |
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 |
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.