Shingū, Fukuoka

Shingū
新宮町
Town

Location of Shingū in Fukuoka Prefecture
Shingū

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°43′N 130°27′E / 33.717°N 130.450°E / 33.717; 130.450Coordinates: 33°43′N 130°27′E / 33.717°N 130.450°E / 33.717; 130.450
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
District Kasuya
Area
  Total 18.91 km2 (7.30 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 22,914
  Density 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.shingu.fukuoka.jp

Shingū (新宮町 Shingū-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, between Koga and Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 22,914 and a density of 1,211.74 persons per km². The total area is 18.91 km². A JR station opened in March 2010.

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