Ashiya, Fukuoka

Ashiya (芦屋町, Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Ashiya

芦屋町
Town
Ashiya Town hall
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Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ashiya
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictOnga
Area
  Total11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2017)
  Total14,182
  Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.ashiya.lg.jp

As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 14,182 and a density of 1,200 persons per km².[1] 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.

References

  1. "Official website of Ashiya Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Ashiya Town. Retrieved 23 May 2017.


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