Itoshima, Fukuoka

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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	Yuuji Tsukigata (since February, 2014)
Area
• Total	216.12 km2 (83.44 sq mi)
Population  (April 2018)
• Total	96,540
• Density	464.11/km2 (1,202.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	1-1-1 Maebaru-nishi, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka-ken 819-1192
Website	www.city.itoshima.lg.jp
Symbols
Flower	Hibiscus hamabo
Tree	Maple

Itoshima (糸島市, Itoshima-shi) is a city located in western Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2018, the city has an estimated population of 96,540, with 34,685 households and a population density of 454 persons per km². The total area is 216.12 km².^[1]

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).

view of Itoshima from Shiraito Falls

Terraced fields in Itoshima

Futamigaura torii

Geography[]

The city contains several mountains, islands, and moderately populated low-lying areas. Its highest point is Mt. Rai. It is bordered by Fukuoka to the east, the Genkai Sea to the north, and the Sefuri mountains to the south.

Culture & Tourism[]

Itoshima is known for its seaside resorts, beaches, and natural beauty. It is a popular site for surfing and hiking. A summer music festival, SUNSET LIVE, takes place each year.

Adjacent municipalities[]

• Fukuoka, Fukuoka
• Saga, Saga
• Karatsu, Saga

Univercities[]

• Kyushu University Ito Campus

See also[]

• Chikuhi Line

References[]

External links[]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Itoshima.

• Itoshima City official website (in Japanese)