Asakura, Fukuoka
| Japanese Name: | 朝倉市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Fukuoka |
| Population: | 57,881 |
| Area: | 246.73: |
| Longitude | 130.665573 |
| Latitude | 33.4234125 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.asakura.lg.jp/ |
Asakura, Fukuoka
Asakura (朝倉市, Asakura-shi) is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Asakura was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Asakura (from Asakura District), absorbing the city of Amagi, and the town of Haki (also from Asakura District).
As of January 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 57,488 and a population density of 233 persons per km². The total area is 246.73 km².
