Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Hakata-ku (博多区) is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Hakata
博多区
Ward
Hakata Ward
Hakata Port
Location of Hakata-ku in Fukuoka
Hakata
 
Coordinates: 33°35′29″N 130°24′53″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
CityFukuoka
Area
  Total31.47 km2 (12.15 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2016)
  Total228,000
  Density7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number092-441-2131
Address2-9-3 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 812-8512

Many of Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City's principal government, commercial, retail and entertainment establishments are located in the district. Hakata-ku is also the location of Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport and the Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal.

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