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Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Japan

Provincial capital33.8518° N, 130.8503° E

Kitakyushu is a city located in Japan's Fukuoka province. With a population of 940,978, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.

Population940,978
ProvinceFukuoka
Coordinates33.8518° N, 130.8503° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#14 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Kitakyushu Airport

KKJInternational

17.1 km away

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JASDF Ashiya Air Base

RJFARegional

18.5 km away

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JASDF Tsuiki Air Base

RJFZRegional

25.5 km away

About Kitakyushu

The city is situated at coordinates 33.85181° N latitude and 130.85034° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Kitakyushu has an elevation of 57 meters and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Fukuoka, Shimonoseki, Ube, Iizuka, and Ōnojō.

Kitakyushu ranks as the 14th most populous city in Japan out of a total of 2,144 cities. The country's total urban population is 146,668,727, highlighting the city's significant size relative to others.

Cities in Fukuoka

As the second-largest city in Fukuoka province, Kitakyushu is one of 67 cities in the area. Other notable cities include Fukuoka, Kurume, Ōmuta, Iizuka, and Kasuga. The city is supported by a range of amenities, including 72 hospitals, 199 schools, 9 universities, and numerous parks and recreational facilities.

Fukuoka1,612,392Kurume303,579Ōmuta131,974Iizuka126,364Kasuga111,023Chikushino-shi103,311Ōnojō102,085Itoshima98,877Munakata97,095Dazaifu73,164

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Kitakyushu.

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MatsuomachiCity
1.4 km
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IzumidaiCity
1.4 km
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KiyotaCity
1.4 km
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KumagaiCity
1.5 km
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TakaoCity
1.5 km
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SanjiCity
1.5 km
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TsukidaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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MinamigaokaCity
1.7 km
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ChayamachiCity
1.8 km
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IshitsubomachiCity
1.8 km
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SarayamamachiCity
1.8 km
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GamōCity
1.8 km
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TakeshitamachiCity
1.8 km
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NakahataCity
1.8 km
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ShōwaCity
2 km
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ShimominamigataCity
2 km
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HigashitetsumachiCity
2 km
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ShintakadaCity
2 km
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MiyanomachiCity
2 km
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ŌhiramachiCity
2 km

Universities in Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
College of NISHINIHON Nursing and Medical Care2026——
Kitakyushu National College of Technology1965Public—
Kyushu Dental University1949——
Kyushu Institute of Technology1949——
Kyushu International University1950Public—
Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University2001——
University of Kitakyushu1946——
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Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Japan, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kitakyushu?

The population of Kitakyushu is 940,978.

In which province/state is Kitakyushu located?

Kitakyushu is located in Fukuoka province.

What are the coordinates of Kitakyushu?

The coordinates of Kitakyushu are 33.85181° N latitude and 130.85034° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Kitakyushu?

The elevation of Kitakyushu is 57 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kitakyushu?

The nearest airport to Kitakyushu is Kitakyushu Airport.

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