Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
Higashi-ku (東区) is one of the seven wards of Fukuoka in Japan. As of 1 March 2012, it has a population of 296,576, with 136,133 households and an area of 66.68 km2. Its name literally means "east ward".
Higashi
東区 | |
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Ward | |
| Higashi Ward | |
Beach on Shika Island | |
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Seal | |
Location of Higashi-ku in Fukuoka City | |
Higashi | |
| Coordinates: 33°36′59″N 130°25′21″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka |
| City | Fukuoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.36 km2 (26.39 sq mi) |
| Population (1 March 2012) | |
| • Total | 296,576 |
| • Density | 4,388.44/km2 (11,366.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Postal Number | 812-8653 |
| Address | 2-54-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
| Telephone Number | 092-631-2131 |
| Website | www |
Kashii is in this ward. It is south of neighbouring Shingū, Fukuoka. The Shika Island is connected to Umi no Nakamichi by a bridge.
The annual Fukuoka International Cross Country meeting takes place in this ward.
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