Kiyama, Saga
Kiyama (基山町, Kiyama-chō) is a town located in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan on the island of Kyūshū. It can be considered part of an economic sphere with nearby cities Tosu in Saga Prefecture and Ogōri and Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture. Approximately 10 percent of the population of Kiyama works or goes to school in the city of Fukuoka and as such Kiyama can be considered a part of the Fukuoka metropolitan area. It is also known as a commuter town for Kurume. As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 17,398.
Kiyama
基山町 | |
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Town | |
Japan National Route 3 from footbridge of Kiyama Station | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Kiyama in Saga Prefecture | |
Kiyama Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°26′N 130°31′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Saga Prefecture |
| District | Miyaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.12 km2 (8.54 sq mi) |
| Population (March 1, 2017) | |
| • Total | 17,398 |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 666 Ōaza Miyaura, Kiyama-chō, Miyaki-gun, Saga-ken 841-0204 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Azalea |
| Tree | Azalea |
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