Yanagawa, Fukuoka

Yanagawa
柳川市
Canal in Yanagawa, and as known for sightseeing spot in Kyushu
Canal in Yanagawa, and as known for sightseeing spot in Kyushu
Flag of Yanagawa
Official seal of Yanagawa
Map
Location of Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Location of Yanagawa
Yanagawa is located in Japan
Yanagawa
Yanagawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°09′47″N 130°24′21″E / 33.16306°N 130.40583°E / 33.16306; 130.40583
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka
Government
 • MayorKenji Kaneko (since April 2009)
Area
 • Total
77.15 km2 (29.79 sq mi)
Population
 (January 31, 2024)
 • Total
62,268
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall addressHonmachi 87-1, Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken 832-8601
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerWisteria, Iris
TreeWillow
Yanagawa City Hall
A view of Yanagawa city

Yanagawa (柳川市, Yanagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 62,268 in 26426 households, and a population density of 810 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 77.15 km2 (29.79 sq mi).

  1. ^ "Yanagawa City official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.