Fukuoka
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Fukuoka
Island: Kyushu
Country: Japan

Fukuoka by the Numbers:

Population: 1,409,535
Elevation: 39 feet
Average January Temperature: 42 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 81 degrees F
Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 286 days

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Automobiles, Steel, Semiconductors
Electricity: 100 volts
Time Zone: GMT+9
Country Dialing Code: 81
Area Code: 92

Did You Know?

Fukuoka is sometimes referred to as the "Liverpool of Japan," as it has produced more successful music artists than any other city in Japan including Ayumi Hamasaki and Spitz.

Orientation:

Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is located on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan, across the Korean Strait.