Kitakyushu
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Kitakyushu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, formed in 1963 by merging five municipalities. It serves as a key transport hub due to its proximity to the Kanmon Straits, connecting Kyushu to Honshu. The city is a major industrial center, historically centered around the Yahata Steel Works, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Statistics
Area
487.71 km²
Population
935,084