Yukuhashi, Fukuoka facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yukuhashi 行橋市
City
Yukuhashi City Hall
Flag Seal
Yukuhashi Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Fukuoka
Area
• Total	70.06 km2 (27.05 sq mi)
Population  (April 30, 2023)
• Total	72,376
• Density	1,033.06/km2 (2,675.61/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	1-1-1 Chuo, Yukuhashi-shi, Fukuoka-ken 824-8601
Climate	Cfa
Symbols Flower Cosmos (plant) Tree Osmanthus fragrans

Goshogatani Kogoishi, an ancient fortress

Yukuhashi city center from above

Yukuhashi (pronounced Yoo-koo-hah-shee) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of April 30, 2024, about 72,376 people live here. The city covers an area of 70.06 square kilometers.

Exploring Yukuhashi's Location

Yukuhashi is in the eastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture. It's about 25 kilometers south of Kitakyushu. The city also sits on the Gulf of Suo, which is part of the Seto Inland Sea. Most of Yukuhashi is flat land. There are a few small mountains near Miyako Town and Kitakyushu City. The city is also close to Hiraodai, a famous area with unique karst rock formations. The Imagawa River flows through the city center. It has a lovely path along its banks. In spring, the cherry blossoms along the river are a beautiful sight.

Cities and Towns Nearby

Yukuhashi is surrounded by several other places in Fukuoka Prefecture:

• Kitakyushu
• Chikujō
• Kanda
• Miyako

Yukuhashi's Weather and Climate

Yukuhashi has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters. The average yearly temperature is about 15.9 degrees Celsius (60.6 degrees Fahrenheit). July is usually the wettest month. The hottest month is August, with temperatures around 27.3 degrees Celsius (81.1 degrees Fahrenheit). January is the coldest, with temperatures around 5.3 degrees Celsius (41.5 degrees Fahrenheit). The highest temperature ever recorded was 38.5 degrees Celsius (101.3 degrees Fahrenheit) in August 2013. The lowest was -8.1 degrees Celsius (17.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in February 1977.

Yukuhashi's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Yukuhashi has grown steadily. In 2020, the population was 71,426. Japan has been keeping track of Yukuhashi's population since 1950.

A Look into Yukuhashi's Past

The area where Yukuhashi is now was once part of an old Japanese region called Buzen Province. Long ago, during the Asuka Period (around 538 to 710 AD), special mountain castles called kōgoishi were built here. These castles helped protect the area from possible attacks. Later, during the Edo Period (1603 to 1868), parts of Yukuhashi were controlled by a powerful family called the Kokura Domain. Other parts were directly managed by the Tokugawa Shogunate, which was the military government of Japan at that time.

The modern city of Yukuhashi began on May 1, 1889. On October 10, 1954, Yukuhashi joined with eight nearby villages. These villages were Minoshima, Imamoto, Nakatsu, Izumi, Tsubakishi, Imagawa, Hieda, and Enei. Together, they formed the city we know today.

Yukuhashi's Economy and Jobs

Yukuhashi's economy is mostly based on farming and commercial fishing. It is also a local center for shopping and business. Because it is close to the bigger city of Kitakyushu and has good ways to get around, more and more people who work in Kitakyushu are choosing to live in Yukuhashi. This makes Yukuhashi a "commuter town."

Learning in Yukuhashi

Yukuhashi has many schools for young people. The city government runs eleven public elementary schools and six public junior high schools. For older students, the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education operates two public high schools.

Getting Around Yukuhashi

Yukuhashi has good transportation options, making it easy to travel to and from the city.

Train Lines

You can travel by train on two different lines:

• JR Kyushu - Nippō Main Line
  • Yukuhashi
  • Minami-Yukuhashi
  • Shindenbaru
• Heisei Chikuhō Railway - Tagawa Line
  • Yukuhashi
  • Miyako-Izumi
  • Imagawa-Kappa
  • Toyotsu
  • There is also a special tourist train service called the Coto Coto Train.

Major Roads

Several important highways pass through or near Yukuhashi:

• Higashikyushu Expressway
• National Route 10
• National Route 201
• National Route 496

Places to Visit in Yukuhashi

• Goshogotani Kōgoishi: This is a special historical site. It's where you can see the remains of an ancient mountain fortress.

Famous People from Yukuhashi

• Suematsu Kenchō: He was an important politician during the Meiji era in Japan.

Images for kids

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  Yukuhashi City Hall

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  Flag of Yukuhashi

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  Emblem of Yukuhashi

See also

In Spanish: Yukuhashi (Fukuoka) para niños