Chikujō district

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Chikujō district, Administrative district in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Chikujō district encompasses an area of 187 square kilometers with mountains in the north and coastline along the Gulf of Suo.

The district emerged in 1896 through the consolidation of Tsuiki and Kōge districts, establishing a new administrative framework for the region.

The towns within Chikujō district maintain traditional Japanese governance systems while adapting to modern administrative requirements and local customs.

The district contains three main municipalities - Chikujō, Kōge, and Yoshitomi - connected by regional transportation networks and the Nippō Main Line.

The Former Kurauchi Family Gardens, located in the district, received recognition as a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

Location: Fukuoka Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1896

GPS coordinates: 33.58624,131.04451

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:54

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