Fukuoka 福岡市 | |||
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Designated city | |||
Fukuoka City | |||
![]() From top left: Yatai in Nakasu
Fukuoka Castle, Hakozaki Shrine Tenjin, Hakata Gion Yamakasa Seaside Momochi and Fukuoka Tower | |||
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![]() Location of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture | |||
![]() ![]() Fukuoka
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Coordinates: 33°35′N 130°24′E / 33.583°N 130.400°E / 33.583; 130.400Coordinates: 33°35′N 130°24′E / 33.583°N 130.400°E / 33.583; 130.400 | |||
Country | Japan | ||
Region | Kyushu | ||
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Sōichirō Takashima (since December 2010) | ||
Area | |||
• Designated city | 340.03 km2 (131.29 sq mi) | ||
Population (July 1, 2016) | |||
• Designated city | 1,550,626 | ||
• Density | 4,361.53/km2 (11,296.3/sq mi) | ||
• Metro | 5,590,378 (4th) | ||
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
– Tree | Camphor laurel | ||
– Flower | Camellia | ||
– Bird | Black-headed gull | ||
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