Chikushino, Fukuoka

Chikushino (筑紫野市, Chikushino-shi) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Bordering Dazaifu, Onojo, Nakagawa, Saga Prefecture, Ogori, Yasu, and Chikuho, Fukuoka, Chikushino is essentially a southern suburb of Fukuoka City. It was founded on April 1, 1972.

Chikushino

筑紫野市
Panoramic view of downtown Futsukaichi
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Location of Chikushino in Fukuoka Prefecture
Chikushino
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°30′N 130°31′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
Government
  MayorShirō Hirabaru
Area
  Total87.78 km2 (33.89 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
  Total103,076
  Density1,174.92/km2 (3,043.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall addressNishi Itchōme 1-1, Hatsukaichi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken
818-8686
Websitewww.city.chikushino.fukuoka.jp
Symbols
FlowerScarlet Sage
TreeCamellia
A view of Chikushino City office

As of September 30, 2016, the city had an estimated population of 103,076 and a population density of 1,174.92 persons per km². The total area is 87.73 km².

The Tenjin Ōmuta Line runs through Chikushino at Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station, Murasaki Station (opened 2010), Asakuragaidō Station, Sakuradai Station and Chikushi. It has three stations on the Kagoshima Main Line, and the southern terminus of the Chikuho Main Line is at Haruda Station.

Education

Junior high schools

  • Chikushino
  • Chikuzan
  • South Chikushino
  • Futukaichi
  • Tenpai

High schools

  • Chikushi
  • Musashidai
  • Kyūshū Sangyō
  • Jōyō

Sightseeing

Gōzen-yu, a public bath in Futsukaichi Onsen
  • Futsukaichi Onsen
  • Mt. Houman and Tenpaizan
  • Tatsuiwa campsite

Commerce

  • Youme town
  • Beressa
  • Aeon mall


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