Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
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Higashi-ku (東区) is one of the seven wards of Fukuoka in Japan. As of 1 March 2012, it has a population of 296,576, with 136,133 households and an area of 66.68 km2. Its name literally means "east ward".
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東区 | |
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Higashi Ward | |
Coordinates: 33°36′59″N 130°25′21″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Fukuoka |
City | Fukuoka |
Area | |
• Total | 68.36 km2 (26.39 sq mi) |
Population (1 March 2012) | |
• Total | 296,576 |
• Density | 4,388.44/km2 (11,366.0/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Postal Number | 812-8653 |
Address | 2-54-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
Telephone Number | 092-631-2131 |
Website | www |
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Kashii is in this ward. It is south of neighbouring Shingū, Fukuoka. The Shika Island is connected to Umi no Nakamichi by a bridge.
The annual Fukuoka International Cross Country meeting takes place in this ward.