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Miyama, Administrative city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Located approximately 50 kilometers south of Fukuoka City, Miyama covers an area of 105 square kilometers with a population of 34,907 residents.

The region contains multiple kofun burial mounds from the Kofun period, and the Nihon Shoki records mention Empress Jingu's victory over Tsuchigumo queen Taburatsuhime.

The city maintains eleven public elementary schools and four junior high schools, reflecting Japanese educational values and community organization patterns.

Transportation infrastructure includes three stations on the JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line and direct access to the Kyushu Expressway for regional connectivity.

Local agricultural production specializes in eggplants and celery, contributing to the region's economic sustainability through specialized farming practices.

Location: Fukuoka Prefecture

Inception: January 29, 2007

Website: https://www.city.miyama.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Omuta, Yanagawa, Yame, Chikugo, Nankan, Nagomi

Website: https://city.miyama.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.15242,130.47475

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42

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