Itoshima, Fukuoka

"Itoshima" redirects here. For the former district, see Itoshima District, Fukuoka.
Itoshima
糸島市
City

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Location of Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture
Itoshima

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°33′14″N 130°11′52″E / 33.55389°N 130.19778°E / 33.55389; 130.19778Coordinates: 33°33′14″N 130°11′52″E / 33.55389°N 130.19778°E / 33.55389; 130.19778
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Mineo Matsumoto (since October 2005, as former Maebaru mayor)
Area
  Total 216.12 km2 (83.44 sq mi)
Population (June 30, 2011)
  Total 100,304
  Density 464.11/km2 (1,202.0/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 1-1-1 Maebaru-nishi, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka-ken
819-1192
Website www.city.itoshima.lg.jp

Itoshima (糸島市 Itoshima-shi) is a city located in western Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of June 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 100,304, with 37,132 households and a population density of 464.11 persons per km². The total area is 216.12 km².

The modern city of Itoshima was established on January 1, 2010, from the merger of the city of Maebaru and the towns of Shima and Nijo (both from Itoshima district).

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