Chikujō, Fukuoka

Chikujō (築上町, Chikujō-machi) is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2018, the town had an estimated population of 18,515.[1] The total area is 119.34 km².

Chikujō town hall

Chikujō
築上町
Town
Flag of Chikujō
Official seal of Chikujō
Location of Chikujō in Fukuoka Prefecture
Location of Chikujō in Fukuoka Prefecture
Chikujō is located in Japan
Chikujō
Chikujō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°39′N 131°03′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictChikujō
Area
  Total119.34 km2 (46.08 sq mi)
Population
 (31 March 2018)
  Total18,515
  Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.chikujo.fukuoka.jp

Sumo wrestler Shōhōzan Yūya is from here.

References

  1. "Official website of Chikujō Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Chikujō Town. Retrieved 21 April 2018.


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