Okagaki, Fukuoka

Okagaki (岡垣町, Okagaki-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Okagaki

岡垣町
Town
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Location of Okagaki in Fukuoka Prefecture
Okagaki
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°51′N 130°37′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictOnga
Area
  Total48.51 km2 (18.73 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2017)
  Total32,109
  Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.okagaki.fukuoka.jp

As of 30 April 2017, the town has an estimated population of 32,109 and a density of 660 persons per km².[1] The total area is 48.51 km².

The town is known within the region for its production of the loquat fruit. Its town mascots are two loquat characters named Biwarin and Biwasuke.

Notable sights in the town include Budo No Ki, a venue featuring several restaurants and popular for weddings, as well as the Ashiya cycling road on Hatsu beach. A popular, well-established sushi restaurant called Sushi Yatai operates from a refurbished train car located along the main beach area.

References

  1. "Population of Okagaki Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Okagaki Town. Retrieved 22 May 2017.


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