Shime, Town in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Located in northwestern Fukuoka Prefecture, Shime spans 8.69 square kilometers with both flat terrain and hilly areas in its southern and western sections.
The area transformed from a village to a town in April 1939, developing as a major coal mining center within the Kasuya Coalfield until the 1960s.
The Tanabataike Kofun, designated as a National Historic Site, represents the ancient burial practices and architectural achievements of the region.
The town maintains four elementary schools and two junior high schools, connecting to Fukuoka City through direct bus services to Hakata Station.
With a population density of 5,300 persons per square kilometer, Shime evolved from a coal mining center into a residential district of Fukuoka.
Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Location: Kasuya district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Fukuoka, Kasuya, Umi, Sue
Website: https://town.shime.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.59142,130.47981
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
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