Chikuzen (筑前町, Chikuzen-machi) is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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Chikuzen
筑前町 | |
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Town | |
![]() Location of Chikuzen in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
![]() ![]() Chikuzen Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°27′N 130°36′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
District | Asakura |
Area | |
• Total | 67.18 km2 (25.94 sq mi) |
Population (March 31, 2017) | |
• Total | 29,617 |
• Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Website | www |
As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 29,617 and a density of 437 persons per km².[1] The total area is 67.18 km².
The town was founded on March 22, 2005 by the merger of the towns of Miwa and Yasu, both from Asakura District.[2]
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