Tachiarai, Fukuoka
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Tachiarai is a town located in the Mii District of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its historical community of Kakure Kirishitan, or hidden Christians, who practiced their faith secretly during the Edo period. The town is situated on the flat topography of the Chikugo Plain.
Statistics
Area
22.84 km²
Population
15,387