Taku
多久市 | |
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Coordinates: 33°17′19″N 130°6′37″E / 33.28861°N 130.11028°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Saga Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Toshihiko Yokō |
Area | |
• Total | 96.56 km2 (37.28 sq mi) |
Population (May 1, 2024) | |
• Total | 17,807 |
• Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 7-1 Kozamurai, Kitataku-chō, Taku-shi, Saga-ken 846-8501 |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Flower | Prunus mume |
Tree | Maple |
Taku (多久市, Taku-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 17,807 in 7912 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 125.13 km2 (48.31 sq mi). Taku joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2017.