Karatsu, Saga
Karatsu (唐津市, Karatsu-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 tsu (port), signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea. The central area of Karatsu, which does not include the former cities and villages of Higashimatsuura District, has a population of 78,386. As of January 1, 2020, the city had an estimated population of 117,663 and a population density of 241 persons per km2. The total area is 487.59 km2.
Karatsu
唐津市 | |
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Top: View of Matsuura River and downtown Karatsu 2nd left: Oteguchi Bus Terminal, 2nd right:Karatsu Castle 3rd: Nijinomatsubara pine forest area Bottom: Karatsu Kunchi in November. | |
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Location of Karatsu in Saga Prefecture | |
Karatsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°27′N 129°58′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Saga Prefecture |
| First official recorded | 4th AD |
| City Settled | January 1, 1932 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tatsurō Mine (from February 2017) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 487.59 km2 (188.26 sq mi) |
| Population (January 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 117,663 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1-1 Nishijōnai, Karatsu-shi, Saga-ken 847-8511 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Wisteria |
| Tree | Pine |
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| Japanese name | |||||
| Kanji | 唐津市 | ||||
| Hiragana | からつし | ||||
| Katakana | カラツシ | ||||
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On January 1, 2005, the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi, Ōchi, Yobuko and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District) were merged into Karatsu.
On January 1, 2006, the village of Nanayama (from Higashimatsuura District) was merged into Karatsu.