Kasuya district

Kasuya district covers 164 square kilometers in northern Kyushu, containing seven distinct towns including Hisayama, Kasuya, Sasaguri, Shime, Shingu, Sue, and Umi.

The district was formally established on November 1, 1878, as part of the administrative reorganization during the Meiji period of Japan.

The district preserves multiple Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, representing the religious practices and architectural traditions of the Fukuoka region.

The transportation network includes four stations on the Sasaguri Line and seven stations on the Kashii Line, connecting residents to the metropolitan area of Fukuoka.

The district maintains a population density of 1,218 people per square kilometer while integrating industrial zones with residential neighborhoods near Fukuoka City.

Location: Fukuoka Prefecture

Inception: November 1, 1878

GPS coordinates: 33.62900,130.52200

Latest update: May 23, 2025 18:05