Itoshima, Fukuoka
Itoshima (糸島市, Itoshima-shi) is a city located in western Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2018, the city has an estimated population of 96,540, with 34,685 households and a population density of 454 persons per km². The total area is 216.12 km².[1]
Itoshima
糸島市 | |
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 Flag | |
 Location of Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
  Itoshima Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°33′14″N 130°11′52″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yuuji Tsukigata (since February, 2014) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 216.12 km2 (83.44 sq mi) |
| Population (April 2018) | |
| • Total | 96,540 |
| • Density | 464.11/km2 (1,202.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1-1-1 Maebaru-nishi, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka-ken 819-1192 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Hibiscus hamabo |
| Tree | Maple |
The modern city of Itoshima was established on January 1, 2010, from the merger of the city of Maebaru and the towns of Shima and Nijo (both from Itoshima district).
Geography
The city contains several mountains, islands, and moderately populated low-lying areas. Its highest point is Mt. Rai. It is bordered by Fukuoka to the east, the Genkai Sea to the north, and the Sefuri mountains to the south.
Climate
Itoshima has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa). The average annual temperature in Itoshima is 16.4 °C (61.5 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,701.0 mm (66.97 in) with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.6 °C (81.7 °F), and lowest in January, at around 6.2 °C (43.2 °F).[2] The highest temperature ever recorded in Itoshima was 38.9 °C (102.0 °F) on 5 August 2017; the coldest temperature ever recorded was −4.7 °C (23.5 °F) on 28 February 1981.[3]
| Climate data for Maebaru, Itoshima (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 20.4 (68.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
26.2 (79.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
33.0 (91.4) |
34.6 (94.3) |
36.8 (98.2) |
38.9 (102.0) |
37.4 (99.3) |
34.0 (93.2) |
27.9 (82.2) |
25.9 (78.6) |
38.9 (102.0) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 9.9 (49.8) |
11.2 (52.2) |
14.4 (57.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.8 (89.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
17.8 (64.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
20.8 (69.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
7.0 (44.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
14.4 (57.9) |
19.0 (66.2) |
22.6 (72.7) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
18.6 (65.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
16.4 (61.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 2.2 (36.0) |
2.6 (36.7) |
5.2 (41.4) |
9.3 (48.7) |
14.2 (57.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
14.1 (57.4) |
8.5 (47.3) |
3.8 (38.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −4.5 (23.9) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
4.6 (40.3) |
8.2 (46.8) |
15.3 (59.5) |
17.0 (62.6) |
8.0 (46.4) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 78.8 (3.10) |
73.2 (2.88) |
109.1 (4.30) |
116.9 (4.60) |
123.4 (4.86) |
243.3 (9.58) |
294.1 (11.58) |
211.0 (8.31) |
188.0 (7.40) |
95.0 (3.74) |
96.8 (3.81) |
71.6 (2.82) |
1,701 (66.97) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.9 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 11.6 | 11.4 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 119.8 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 103.4 | 120.2 | 158.9 | 186.9 | 198.3 | 136.8 | 174.9 | 202.9 | 162.0 | 171.5 | 132.3 | 104.2 | 1,852 |
| Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[2][3] | |||||||||||||
Adjacent municipalities
Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Itoshima in 2020 is 98,877 people.[4] Itoshima has been conducting censuses since 1920.
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| Itoshima population statistics[4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Culture & Tourism
Itoshima is known for its seaside resorts, beaches, and natural beauty. It is a popular site for surfing and hiking. A summer music festival, SUNSET LIVE, takes place each year.
Education
Universities
Notable people from Itoshima, Fukuoka
- Dairoku Harada, Japanese archaeologist.
- Ryuji Ichioka, Japanese professional baseball player (Pitcher - Hiroshima Toyo Carp, Central League, Nippon Professional Baseball).
- Mariko Shinoda, Japanese singer, actress, fashion model, and former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48[5][6]
- Mako "Hakata Speedster" Yamada, Japanese kickboxer and former boxer.
See also
References
- "糸島市統計". April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- Itoshima population statistics
- "Shinoda Mariko (篠田 麻里子)". Viki.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- "篠田麻里子が福岡・糸島の母校へ！友人に上京することを伝えなかった理由は…?". NTV (in Japanese). Retrieved 27 December 2022.
External links
- Itoshima City official website (in Japanese)
