Chikushino, Fukuoka

Chikushino, Fukuoka
Chikushino
筑紫野市
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Location of Chikushino in Fukuoka
Chikushino is located in Japan
Chikushino
 
Coordinates: 33°30′N 130°31′E / 33.5°N 130.517°E / 33.5; 130.517Coordinates: 33°30′N 130°31′E / 33.5°N 130.517°E / 33.5; 130.517
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka
Government
 - Mayor Shirō Hirabaru
Area
 - Total 87.78 km2 (33.9 sq mi)
Population (March 2010)
 - Total 100,397
 - Density 1,120/km2 (2,900.8/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Camellia
- Flower Scarlet Sage
Phone number 092-923-1111
Address Nishi Itchōme 1-1, Hatsukaichi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken
818-8686
Website Chikushino City

Chikushino (筑紫野市 Chikushino-shi?) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.

Bordering on Dazaifu, Chikushino is essentially a southern suburb of Fukuoka City. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 100,397. The total area is 87.78 km². The Tenjin Ōmuta Line runs through Chikushino at Murasaki Station (opened 2010) and Asakuragaidō Station. The city was founded on April 1, 1972.

Contents

Junior High Schools

  • Chikushino
  • Chikuzan
  • South Chikushino
  • Futukaichi
  • Tenpai

High Schools

  • Chikushi
  • Musashidai
  • Kyūshū Sangyō
  • Jōyō

Sightseeing

  • Futsukaichi Onsen
  • Mt. Houman and Tenpaizan
  • Tatsuiwa campsite

Major Shops

  • Youme town
  • Beressa
  • Aeon mall

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