Ashiya, Fukuoka
Ashiya 芦屋町 | |
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Town | |
Ashiya Town hall | |
![]() Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
![]() ![]() Ashiya Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°ECoordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
District | Onga |
Area | |
• Total | 11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi) |
Population (2003) | |
• Total | 16,125 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
Website |
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Ashiya (芦屋町 Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,125 and a density of 1,412.00 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km².
Ashiya is known for its Air Self Defense Force base, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.
External links
Media related to Ashiya, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons
- Ashiya official website (Japanese)
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