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Ashiya
芦屋町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Ashiya Town hall | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
 Location of Ashiya in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
  Ashiya Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°54′N 130°40′E / 33.900°N 130.667°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| District | Onga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2017) | |
| • Total | 14,182 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
Ashiya (芦屋町, Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 14,182 and a density of 1,200 persons per km².[1] The total area is 11.42 km².
Ashiya is known for its Japan Air Self-Defence Force base Ashiya Air Field, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.
