Chikuzen, Fukuoka

Chikuzen, Fukuoka
Chikuzen
筑前町
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Location of Chikuzen in Fukuoka
Chikuzen is located in Japan
Chikuzen
 
Coordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E / 33.45°N 130.6°E / 33.45; 130.6Coordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E / 33.45°N 130.6°E / 33.45; 130.6
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka
District Asakura District
Area
 - Total 67.18 km2 (25.9 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2005)
 - Total 29,369
 - Density 437.2/km2 (1,132.3/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Chikuzen

Chikuzen (筑前町 Chikuzen-machi?) is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.

As of May 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 29,369 and a density of 437 persons per km². The total area is 67.18 km².

The town was founded on March 22, 2005 by the merger of the towns of Miwa and Yasu, both from Asakura District.

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