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Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
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"Hakata" redirects here. For other uses, see Hakata (disambiguation).
Hakata-ku (博多区) is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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Hakata
博多区 | |
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Hakata Ward | |
![]() Hakata Port | |
![]() Location of Hakata-ku in Fukuoka | |
Coordinates: 33°35′29″N 130°24′53″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
City | Fukuoka |
Area | |
• Total | 31.47 km2 (12.15 sq mi) |
Population (March 1, 2016) | |
• Total | 228,000 |
• Density | 7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Phone number | 092-441-2131 |
Address | 2-9-3 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 812-8512 |
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Many of Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City's principal government, commercial, retail and entertainment establishments are located in the district. Hakata-ku is also the location of Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport and the Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal.