Kanda, Fukuoka
Kanda
苅田町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Kanda in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
  Kanda Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°ECoordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| District | Miyako |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.46 km2 (17.94 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2017) | |
| • Total | 36,957 |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Pansy |
| Tree | Cinnamomum camphora |
Kanda (苅田町, Kanda-machi) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the Japanese home island of Kyushu, which is one of the four main islands. Kanda is a suburb of the city of Kitakyushu.
As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 36,957 and a density of 800 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 46.46 km2.
Nishinippon Institute of Technology is located in the town.
Future merger[]
A majority of local residents favor remaining an independent municipality, but voices calling for a merger with the neighboring city of Kitakyūshū remain.[2]
Transportation[]
The town is located approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of Kitakyūshū Airport, which is built on an artificial island.[3] The airport serves several major cities in Japan and other eastern Asian countries. By road, the city is adjacent to the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway.[4] By rail, the city is served by the Kanda Station.
Economy[]
The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975.[5]
Culture[]
The Kanda Float Festival is held annually in mid-September.[6] The festival is famous for its 14 "fighting floats", and has been categorized as an "Intengible Folk Cultural Asset" by the Fukuoka prefecture.
Sister Cities[]
Samcheok, South Korea (since 1997)
References[]
- ^ "Official website of Kanda Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Kanda Town. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2009-11-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Welcome to Kitakyushu airport official website". english.kitakyu-air.jp. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- ^ "Higashi-Kyushu Expressway Kanda Kitakyushu Airport IC Inbound Exit Details / Explore| Japan Travel by NAVITIME - Japan Travel Guides, Maps, Transit Search and Route Planner". japantravel.navitime.com. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- ^ "Nissan Kyushu Plant history". Archived from the original on 2015-07-23. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
- ^ Japan, Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization [. "KANDA FLOAT FESTIVAL｜EVENT INFORMATION｜Kyushu Tourism Information [ Japan ]". Kyushu Tourism Information [ Japan ] (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-08-30.
External links[]
Media related to Kanda, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons- Kanda official website (in Japanese)
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