Chikugo, Fukuoka facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chikugo 筑後市
City
Chikugo city hall
Flag Emblem
Chikugo Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
• Total	41.78 km2 (16.13 sq mi)
Population  (January 31, 2024)
• Total	49,259
• Density	1,179.01/km2 (3,053.6/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	898 Oji Yamanoi, Chikugo-shi, Fukuoka-ken 833-8601
Symbols Flower Camellia sasanqua Tree Cinnamomum camphora

Chikugo (筑後市, Chikugo-shi) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of January 31, 2024, about 49,259 people live here. The city is spread across 41.78 square kilometers. It is known for its beautiful natural areas and strong farming traditions.

Exploring Chikugo City

HAWKS Baseball Stadium

Chikugo is located in the middle of the Chikugo Plain. This area is in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture. You can reach Chikugo from Fukuoka City by train in about 45 minutes.

What's the Weather Like?

Chikugo has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and cool winters. There is usually little to no snow. The average temperature for the year is about 15.8°C. September is the wettest month, with a lot of rain. August is the warmest month, averaging around 26.7°C. January is the coldest, with temperatures around 5.3°C.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Chikugo has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population based on Japanese census data:

A Look Back in Time

The area where Chikugo is now was once part of an old region called Chikugo Province. During the Edo Period (1603-1868), most of this land was controlled by the Fukuoka Domain. Smaller parts were under the Yanagawa Domain.

After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan changed its local government system. On May 1, 1889, several villages were created. These included Hainuzuka, Mizuta, Shimotsuma, Futagawa, and Furukawa. Over time, some of these villages joined together.

On April 1, 1954, Hainuzuka, Mizuta, and Furukawa merged. This is how the city of Chikugo was officially formed.

What Drives the Economy?

The economy of Chikugo mainly depends on farming. Agriculture is a very important part of life and work in the city.

Learning in Chikugo

Chikugo has many schools for young people. The city government runs 11 public elementary schools and three public junior high schools. The Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education operates two public high schools. There is also a special education school for students with disabilities. For higher education, the Kyushu Otani Junior College is located in Chikugo.

Getting Around Chikugo

You can travel in and out of Chikugo using trains and highways.

Railways

JR Kyushu operates two important train lines:

• Kyushu Shinkansen: This is a high-speed bullet train line.
  • Chikugo-Funagoya
• Kagoshima Main Line: This is a regular train line.
  • JB Nishimuta - Hainuzuka - Chikugo-Funagoya

Highways

Major roads that pass through Chikugo include:

• Kyushu Expressway
• National Route 209
• National Route 442

Places to Visit

Chikugo has some interesting spots to explore:

• Mizuta Tenmangū: A famous shrine.
• Sekijinsan Kofun: An ancient burial mound and a National Historic Site.

Famous People from Chikugo

• Ken Tanaka: A well-known actor.

See also

In Spanish: Chikugo (Fukuoka) para niños