Kanda, Fukuoka
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Kanda 苅田町 |
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 Location of Kanda in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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 Kanda
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| Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°ECoordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| District | Miyako | |
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| • Total | 46.46 km2 (17.94 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 35,407 | |
| • Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Cinnamomum camphora | |
| • Flower | Pansy | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Kanda (苅田町 Kanda-machi?) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the Japanese home island of Kyushu.Which is one of the four main islands.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,407 and a density of 762.10 persons per km². The total area is 46.46 km².
Nishinippon Institute of Technology is located in the town.
A majority of local residents favor remaining an independent municipality, but voices calling for a merger with the neighboring city of Kitakyūshū remain.
The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975.
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