Matsushima

Matsushima is a locality in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka and has about 6,080 residents. Matsushima is situated nearby to the locality Hakomatsu, as well as near the neighborhood Tatara 2-chome.

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Type: Locality with 6,080 residents
Description: neighborhood in Hiagashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan
Postal codes: 812-0062 and 813-0062

Places of Interest

Highlights include Al Noor Islamic Center and Hakozaki Station.

Al Noor Islamic Center

Mosque

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The Fukuoka Mosque, officially the Fukuoka Masjid Al Nour Islamic Culture Center, is a mosque located in Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, in the city of Fukuoka, in the Fukuoka Prefecture of Japan.

Hakozaki Station

Railway station

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Hakozaki Station is a passenger railway station located in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Kukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Kaizuka Station is a passenger railway station located in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The above-ground portion is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad, and has station number NK01 and the underground portion is operated by the Fukuoka City Subway.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gokusho and Kasuya.

Gokusho

Quarter

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Gokusho is a quarter, which is situated 4 km southwest of Matsushima.

Kasuya

Town

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Kasuya is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024, the town had an estimated population of 48,731 in 21,931 households, and a population density of 250 persons per km². The total area of the town is 14.13 km2… Kasuya is situated 4½ km southeast of Matsushima.

Hakata

Suburb

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Hakata-ku is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Many of Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City's principal government, commercial, retail, and entertainment establishments are located in the district. Hakata is situated 4½ km southwest of Matsushima.

Matsushima

Categories: chōchō, densely inhabited district in Japan, urbanization promotion area, and Industrial District
Location: Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

33.62917° or 33° 37′ 45″ north

Longitude

130.43628° or 130° 26′ 11″ east

Population

6,080

Elevation

1 metre (3 feet)

Open location code

8Q5GJCHP+MG

GeoNames ID

12573983

Wikidata ID

Q122980137

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Matsushima” goes by many names.

Japanese: “まつしま”
Japanese: “松島”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hakomatsu and Tatara 2-chome.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fukuoka City Higashi Ward Disabled Persons‘ Friendship Center and Fukuoka City Matsushima Public Hall.

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