Ashiya, Fukuoka
| Ashiya 芦屋町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Ashiya Town hall | |
 Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
  Ashiya Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°ECoordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| District | Onga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 16,125 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Ashiya (芦屋町 Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,125 and a density of 1,412 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km².
Ashiya is known for its Japan Air Self-Defence Force base Ashiya Air Field, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.
External links
Media related to Ashiya, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons- Ashiya official website (Japanese)
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