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Japan

Miyawaka

Administrative territorial entity City of Japan

Miyawaka, City center in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Description

Miyawaka is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture situated between Kitakyushu and Fukuoka. The area combines urban development with natural landscapes, creating a mix of built and open spaces.

History

The area around Munakata Shrine was part of ancient Chikuzen Province, as mentioned in historical texts. Two separate towns merged here in 2006 to form the city as it exists today.

Culture

The Nishikura no Oka Sports Park draws crowds each June when fireflies emerge, creating a natural light show that locals and visitors gather to see together. This seasonal event has become a reason for people to visit the area during that time of year.

Practical

The city has several schools including elementary, junior high, and high school options for residents. Visitors will find these educational facilities spread throughout the area.

Did you know?

Toyota Motor Kyushu opened a factory here in 1991, marking the shift from the area's coal mining past to modern manufacturing. This industrial change transformed what the region's economy depended on.

Location

Fukuoka Prefecture

Inception

February 11, 2006

Elevation above the sea

13 m

Shares border with

Nogata, Iizuka, Munakata, Koga, Fukutsu, Sasaguri, Hisayama, Kotake, Kurate

Website

https://city.miyawaka.lg.jp

GPS coordinates

33.72369,130.66739

Latest update

December 14, 2025 19:53

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