Fukuoka Prefecture

Geography

Fukuoka Prefecture faces the sea on three sides, bordering on Saga, Oita, and Kumamoto prefectures and facing Yamaguchi Prefecture across the Kanmon Straits.

Related Topics:
Saga - Oita - Kumamoto - Yamaguchi Prefecture - Kanmon Straits

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Fukuoka includes the two largest cities on Kyushu, Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, and much of Kyushu's industry. It also includes a number of small islands near the north coast of Kyushu.

Related Topics:
Kyushu - Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Islands

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Cities

Towns and villages

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These are the towns and villages in each district.

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Mergers

Kurume expansion

On February 5, 2005 the former towns of Kitano (from Mii District), Jojima and Mizuma (from Mizuma District), and Tanushimaru (from Ukiha District) merged into the city of Kurume.

Related Topics:
February 5 - 2005 - Kitano - Mii District - Jojima - Mizuma - Mizuma District - Tanushimaru - Ukiha District - Kurume

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Fukutsu merger

On January 24, 2005 the former towns of Fukuma and Tsuyazaki (from Munakata District) merged, forming the city of Fukutsu.

Related Topics:
January 24 - 2005 - Fukuma - Tsuyazaki - Munakata District - Fukutsu

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