Kanda, Fukuoka

Kanda
苅田町
Town

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Location of Kanda in Fukuoka Prefecture
Kanda

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E / 33.783; 130.983Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E / 33.783°N 130.983°E / 33.783; 130.983
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
District Miyako
Area
  Total 46.46 km2 (17.94 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 35,407
  Density 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.kanda.lg.jp

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.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,407 and a density of 762.10 persons per km². 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.[1]

Economy

The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975.[2]

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