: Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyūshū in Japan, across the Korea Strait from South Korea's Busan. It is the most populous city in Kyūshū, followed by Kitakyūshū. It is the largest city and metropolitan area west of Osaka. The city was designated on April 1, 1972 by government ordinance. Greater Fukuoka (福岡都市圏) with 2.5 million people (2005 Census), is part of the heavily industrialized North Kyūshū zone. (via Wikipedia)


About Fukuoka, Fukuoka


Prefecture: Fukuoka

Mayor: Hiroshi Yoshida

Region: Kyūshū

Name: Fukuoka

Local Name: 福岡市

Latitude (Minutes): 35

Longitude (Minutes): 24

Latitude (Degrees): 33

Total Population: 1,422,836

Flower: Camellia

Longitude (Degrees): 130


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