Fukushima (city)
Fukushima (福島市, Fukushima-shi, [ɸɯ̥kɯꜜɕima]) is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the northern part of the Nakadōri, central region of the prefecture. As of 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 275,850 in 122,130 households and a population density of 359 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). The total area of the city is 767.72 square kilometres (296.42 sq mi).
Fukushima
福島市 | |
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Fukushima City Montage | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Fukushima in Fukushima Prefecture | |
Fukushima | |
| Coordinates: 37°45′38.9″N 140°28′29″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hiroshi Kohata, Takanori Seto, Kobayashi Kaoru |
| Area | |
| • Total | 767.72 km2 (296.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Population (August 1, 2023) | |
| • Total | 275,850 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| - Flower | Peach |
| - Bird | Great tit |
| Phone number | 024-535-1111 |
| Address | 3-1 Gorōuchimachi, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima-ken 960–8601 |
| Website | Official website |
The present-day city of Fukushima partially consists of most of the former Shinobu and Date Districts and a portion of the former Adachi District. The city is located in the Fukushima Basin's southwest area and nearby mountains.
There are many onsen on the outskirts of the city, including the resort areas of Iizaka Onsen, Takayu Onsen, and Tsuchiyu Onsen. Fukushima is also the location of the Fukushima Race Course, the only Japan Racing Association horse racing track in the Tōhoku region of Japan.