Kasuga, Fukuoka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kasuga
春日市
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Kasuga city hall
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 Kasuga
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||||||||||
| Region | Kyushu | ||||||||||
| Prefecture | Fukuoka | ||||||||||
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| • Total | 14.15 km2 (5.46 sq mi) | ||||||||||
| Population
(March 31, 2024)
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| • Total | 111,840 | ||||||||||
| • Density | 7,903.9/km2 (20,471/sq mi) | ||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) | ||||||||||
| City hall address | 3-1-5, Haramachi, Kasuga-shi, Fukuoka-ken 816-8501 | ||||||||||
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Kasuga (春日市, Kasuga-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of March 31, 2024, about 111,840 people lived here in 50,874 homes. The city is about 14.15 square kilometers in size.
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Exploring Kasuga's Geography
Kasuga is in the western part of Fukuoka Prefecture. It's right next to Fukuoka City. This means it's part of the bigger Fukuoka city area. The center of Fukuoka City is only about 10 kilometers away.
Cities Near Kasuga
Kasuga has some cool neighbors in Fukuoka Prefecture:
Kasuga's Climate and Weather
Kasuga has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and cool winters. There isn't much snow. The average temperature each year is about 14.9°C. September is usually the wettest month. August is the hottest, with temperatures around 26.2°C. January is the coldest, at about 4.1°C.
Kasuga's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Kasuga has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1940 | 4,523 | — |
| 1950 | 14,857 | +228.5% |
| 1960 | 22,794 | +53.4% |
| 1970 | 41,599 | +82.5% |
| 1980 | 65,838 | +58.3% |
| 1990 | 88,699 | +34.7% |
| 2000 | 105,219 | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 106,798 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 111,023 | +4.0% |
A Look at Kasuga's History
People believe that the Kasuga area was a very important place during the Yayoi period. This was a time in ancient Japan. It was also part of an old area called Chikuzen Province. The city's name comes from a Kasuga Shrine. This shrine was built a long time ago during the Nara period. The Fujiwara clan, a powerful family, ruled this area back then.
During the Edo Period, Kasuga was controlled by the Fukuoka Domain. Later, after the Meiji restoration in 1889, Kasuga became a village. This was when Japan created its modern system for towns and cities. Kasuga became a town on January 1, 1953. Then, on April 1, 1972, it officially became a city!
Kasuga's Economy and Jobs
Kasuga is a busy place for shopping and business in its region. Many people who live in Kasuga travel to work in nearby Fukuoka City. This makes Kasuga a "commuter town."
Learning in Kasuga: Schools
Kasuga has many schools for kids and teens. There are 12 public elementary schools and six public junior high schools. There is also one public high school. These schools are managed by the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education.
Getting Around Kasuga: Transportation
It's easy to travel in and out of Kasuga!
Railways in Kasuga
You can use trains to get around:
JR Kyushu - Kagoshima Main Line
- JB Kasuga
JR West - Hakata-Minami Line
- ■Hakata-Minami
Nishitetsu - Tenjin Ōmuta Line
- ■ Kasugabaru
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Highways in Kasuga
Major roads help people drive through the city:
National Route 202
Famous People from Kasuga
Some well-known people come from Kasuga:
- Yū Aoi – A famous actress and model
- Toshiya Sugiuchi – A professional baseball player
- Aoi Teshima – A talented voice actress and singer
Cool Places to Visit in Kasuga
If you visit Kasuga, check out these historical spots:
- Hihaizuka Kofun: This is a National Historic Site.
- Suguokamoto Site: This is also a National Historic Site.
See also
In Spanish: Kasuga (Fukuoka) para niños
