Miyama, Fukuoka

Miyama
みやま市
City

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Location of Miyama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Miyama

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°9′N 130°28′E / 33.150°N 130.467°E / 33.150; 130.467Coordinates: 33°9′N 130°28′E / 33.150°N 130.467°E / 33.150; 130.467
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
  Total 105.12 km2 (40.59 sq mi)
Population (December 31, 2006)
  Total 43,696
  Density 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.miyama.lg.jp

Miyama (みやま市 Miyama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of December 31, 2006, the city has a population of 43,696 and a population density of 415.68 persons per km². The total area is 105.12 km².

The modern city of Miyama was established on January 29, 2007, from the merger of the town of Takata (from Miike District), and the towns of Setaka and Yamakawa (both from Yamato District).


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