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Ukiha, Fukuoka

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 1, 2005)
 • Total 33,177
 • Density 280/km2 (730/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 2003, the former town had an estimated population of 16,359 and a population density of 183.27 persons per km². The total area was 89.26 km².

As of April 1, 2005, the new city has an estimated population of 33,177 and a population density of 139 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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