Kasuga, Fukuoka
Kasuga 春日市 | |
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City | |
Kasuga city hall | |
![]() Location of Kasuga in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
![]() ![]() Kasuga Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°32′N 130°28′E / 33.533°N 130.467°ECoordinates: 33°32′N 130°28′E / 33.533°N 130.467°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Sumikazu Inoue |
Area | |
• Total | 14.15 km2 (5.46 sq mi) |
Population (August 31, 2016) | |
• Total | 112,894 |
• Density | 7,978.37/km2 (20,663.9/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Nagi (Nageia nagi) |
• Flower | Lily |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
City hall address |
3-1-5, Haramachi, Kasuga-shi, Fukuoka-ken 816-8501 |
Website |
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Kasuga (春日市 Kasuga-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of August 31, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 112,894 and a population density of 7,978.37 persons per km². The total area is 14.15 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1972. It is directly south of Fukuoka City, and west of Onojo. It also has a border with Nakagawa. Kasuga station is on the JR Kagoshima Main Line, while Kasugabaru Station is on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line. The Hakata-Minami Line also terminates here.
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has its western regional headquarters here. There is a Seiyu mall, and several large parks. Kasuga Park has a baseball stadium, a football stadium, tennis courts, and a children's playground with a large jungle gym. Shirozu Park has a children's adventure playground and a large lake. There are also several reservoirs in the area.
External links
Media related to Kasuga, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons
- Kasuga City official website (Japanese)