Shingū, Fukuoka

Coordinates: 33°43′N 130°27′E / 33.717°N 130.450°E / 33.717; 130.450
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Shingū
新宮町
Town
Flag of Shingū
Location of Shingū in Fukuoka Prefecture
Location of Shingū in Fukuoka Prefecture
Shingū is located in Japan
Shingū
Shingū
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°43′N 130°27′E / 33.717°N 130.450°E / 33.717; 130.450
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictKasuya
Area
 • Total18.91 km2 (7.30 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2023)
 • Total33,251
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.shingu.fukuoka.jp

Shingū (新宮町, Shingū-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, between Koga and Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City.[1]

As of 31 December 2023, the town has an estimated population of 33,251 in 13713 households and a density of 1,800 persons per km2. The total area is 18.93 km2 and includes the island Ainoshima.[2][3] A JR station opened in March 2010.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Trucking firm's green project converts ramen soup into biofuel | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  2. ^ "新宮町 | 4地域と60市町村紹介|福岡県ってどんなところ?|福岡県 移住・定住ポータルサイト 福がお~かくらし". 福岡県 移住・定住ポータルサイト 福がお~かくらし (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  3. ^ "'Cat island' sends invitation letter to British singer Ed Sheeran in new PR video". Mainichi Daily News. 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2022-10-22.

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