Kanda, Fukuoka

Kanda (苅田町, Kanda-machi) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the Japanese home island of Kyushu, which is one of the four main islands. Kanda is a suburb of the city of Kitakyushu.

Kanda

苅田町
Town
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Location of Kanda in Fukuoka Prefecture
Kanda
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°47′N 130°59′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictMiyako
Area
 • Total46.46 km2 (17.94 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2017)
 • Total36,957
 • Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.kanda.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerPansy
TreeCinnamomum camphora

As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 36,957 and a density of 800 persons per km².[1] The total area is 46.46 km².

Nishinippon Institute of Technology is located in the town.

Future merger

A majority of local residents favor remaining an independent municipality, but voices calling for a merger with the neighboring city of Kitakyūshū remain.[2]

Transportation

The town is located approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of Kitakyūshū Airport, which is built on an artificial island.[3] The airport serves several major cities in Japan and other eastern Asian countries. By road, the city is adjacent to the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway.[4] By rail, the city is served by the Kanda Station.

Economy

The Nissan Motor Kyushu factory started operation in Kanda in 1975.[5]

Culture

The Kanda Float Festival is held annually in mid-September.[6] The festival is famous for its 14 "fighting floats", and has been categorized as an "Intengible Folk Cultural Asset" by the Fukuoka prefecture.

Sister Cities

Samcheok, South Korea (since 1997)

References
  1. "Official website of Kanda Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Kanda Town. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2009-11-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Welcome to Kitakyushu airport official website". english.kitakyu-air.jp. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
  4. "Higashi-Kyushu Expressway Kanda Kitakyushu Airport IC Inbound Exit Details / Explore| Japan Travel by NAVITIME - Japan Travel Guides, Maps, Transit Search and Route Planner". japantravel.navitime.com. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
  5. "Nissan Kyushu Plant history". Archived from the original on 2015-07-23. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
  6. Japan, Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization [. "KANDA FLOAT FESTIVAL｜EVENT INFORMATION｜Kyushu Tourism Information [ Japan ]". Kyushu Tourism Information [ Japan ] (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-08-30.


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