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Kurume, Fukuoka

Japan

Provincial capital33.3167° N, 130.5167° E

Kurume is a provincial capital located in Fukuoka, Japan. The recorded population is 303,579.

Population303,579
ProvinceFukuoka
Coordinates33.3167° N, 130.5167° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#87 of 50,799

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About Kurume

You can find Kurume at 33.32° N, 130.52° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Fukuoka, Japan.

Ranked #87 in Japan by population, Kurume has 303,579 residents out of 50,799 registered localities.

Cities in Fukuoka

The Fukuoka region of Japan is home to Kurume and other cities such as Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Ōmuta. Kurume has 303,579 inhabitants.

Fukuoka1,612,392Kitakyushu940,978Ōmuta131,974Iizuka126,364Kasuga111,023Chikushino-shi103,311Ōnojō102,085Itoshima98,877Munakata97,095Dazaifu73,164

Nearby Cities

Kurume is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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KyōmachiCity
1.7 km
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SenoshitamachiCity
2.2 km
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ŌishimachiCity
2.2 km
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MiyanojinNeighborhood
2.4 km
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KomorinoNeighborhood
2.5 km
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MinamiNeighborhood
2.9 km
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EdoyashikiNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Mishimamachi-fudōjimaCity
3.1 km
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NagatoishiCity
3.2 km
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FujimitsuNeighborhood
3.3 km
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MotoyamaNeighborhood
3.4 km
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HigashiaikawaNeighborhood
3.4 km
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KamitsuNeighborhood
3.5 km
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MiimachiCity
3.6 km
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Yasutakemachi-yasutakehonCity
3.6 km
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NobusumaNeighborhood
3.6 km
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ChirikuVillage
4.1 km
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IchibaruVillage
4.1 km
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HigashiōshimaVillage
4.2 km
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GitokumachiCity
4.6 km

Universities in Kurume

Kurume is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Kurume National College of Technology1964Public—
Kurume Shin-Ai Women's College1968——
Kurume University1928——
St. Mary's Educational Foundation2006——
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Largest cities in Japan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kurume?

Kurume has a population of 303,579. It ranks #87 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Kurume in?

Kurume is located in Fukuoka, Japan.

Where is Kurume located?

Kurume is located at coordinates 33.32° N, 130.52° E in Fukuoka, Japan.

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