Buzen, Fukuoka

Buzen
豊前市
City

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Location of Buzen in Fukuoka Prefecture
Buzen

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°37′N 131°8′E / 33.617°N 131.133°E / 33.617; 131.133Coordinates: 33°37′N 131°8′E / 33.617°N 131.133°E / 33.617; 131.133
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Motohide Goto
Area
 • Total 111.17 km2 (42.92 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2014)
 • Total 26,100
 • Density 230/km2 (610/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Yamamomo (mountain peach)
 • Flower Rhododendron
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 955 Yoshiki, Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
828-0051
Website www.city.buzen.lg.jp

Buzen (豊前市 Buzen-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 10, 1955.

As of November 1, 2014, the city has an estimated population of 26,100 and a population density of 235 persons per km². The total area is 111.17 km². The yamamomo (literally, "mountain peach") is the city's tree, and the rhododendron is the city's flower.

Geography

Buzen city hall

Buzen is located in the southeast corner of Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. To the south of Buzen is Ōita Prefecture and to the northeast is the Suohnada Sea. The town is mostly rural and extends nearly 100 km² inland towards more mountainous terrain.

Notable local landmarks include Mt. Kubote (求菩提山 Kubote-san) and Unoshima Port (宇島港 Unoshima-Kou). The local railway station is Unoshima Station (宇島駅 Unoshima-eki) and it connects to the Nippō Main Line operated by Kyūshū Railway Company.

Notable facts

The city is the birthplace of Hawaiian Governor George Ariyoshi's father. As of 2015 George Ariyoshi has made several trips to Buzen to visit family graves and meet with local officials.

See also


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