Miyawaka

Miyawaka (宮若市, Miyawaka-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.

Miyawaka

宮若市
Miyawaka city hall
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Location of Miyawaka in Fukuoka Prefecture
Miyawaka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°43′N 130°40′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
Area
  Total139.99 km2 (54.05 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2017)
  Total27,544
  Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.city.miyawaka.lg.jp

As of April 1, 2017, the city has a population of 27,544 and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area is 139.99 km2.

The modern city of Miyawaka was established on February 11, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Miyata and Wakamiya (both from Kurate District).

Since February 1991, the manufacturing facility of Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. has been based in Miyawaka, building both Toyota and Lexus models.[1]

A firefly festival is held at Nishikura no Oka Sports Park. At the beginning of June, many fireflies dance around the whole park.[2]

References

  1. "Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc". Toyota Motor Corporation. 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  2. "Miyawaka Firefly Festival". crossroadfukuoka.jp. Retrieved 12 April 2016.


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