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Ukiha

Ukiha
うきは市
City
Flag of Ukiha
Flag
Location of Ukiha in Fukuoka Prefecture
Location of Ukiha in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ukiha is located in Japan
Ukiha
Ukiha
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°E / 33.350; 130.750Coordinates: 33°21′N 130°45′E / 33.350°N 130.750°E / 33.350; 130.750
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
 • Total 117.55 km2 (45.39 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2017)
 • Total 30,431
 • Density 260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Diospyros kaki
 • Flower Lycoris radiata
 • Bird Common kingfisher
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.ukiha.fukuoka.jp

Ukiha (うきは市, Ukiha-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Ukiha was established on March 20, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Ukiha (浮羽町, Ukiha-machi) absorbing the town of Yoshii (both from Ukiha District).

As of April 30, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 30,431, and a population density of 260 persons per km². The total area is 117.55 km².

Chikugo Yoshii, Ukiha, and Chikugo Ōishi stations are served by JR Kyūdai Main Line.



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