Chikuzen, Fukuoka

Chikuzen 筑前町
Town
Flag
Location of Chikuzen in Fukuoka Prefecture
Chikuzen Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E / 33.450°N 130.600°E / 33.450; 130.600Coordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E / 33.450°N 130.600°E / 33.450; 130.600
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Fukuoka Prefecture
District	Asakura
Area
• Total	67.18 km2 (25.94 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2005)
• Total	29,369
• Density	440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	www.town.chikuzen.fukuoka.jp

Chikuzen (筑前町, Chikuzen-machi^?) is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 29,369 and a density of 437 persons per km². The total area is 67.18 km².

The town was founded on March 22, 2005 by the merger of the towns of Miwa and Yasu, both from Asakura District.

...
Wikipedia