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Fukuoka is a major city on the northern shore of Kyushu Island in Japan, with a population of 1,603,043. It serves as the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture and is one of Japan’s most important regional economic and cultural centers. Historically, the area developed from two separate towns: the port town of Hakata, an important gateway for trade with mainland Asia since ancient times, and the castle town of Fukuoka, established in the early 17th century by the Kuroda clan. The modern city was officially formed in 1889 and has grown into a dynamic urban hub known for technology startups and international exchanges.
Notable landmarks include the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, the Fukuoka Art Museum, and the historic Tōchō-ji temple, founded in 806. Fukuoka is also known for its food culture, particularly Hakata ramen. Notable people born in Fukuoka include pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki and actress Victoria Principal.
Fukuoka in Japan
130.4° E
Fukuoka Population Evolution
The population of Fukuoka in 2026 is estimated to 1,680,280 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 239,956 | |
| 1945 | 416,332 | +73.5% |
| 1970 | 871,717 | +109.4% |
| 1995 | 1,284,795 | +47.4% |
| 2020 | 1,603,043 | +24.8% |
Interactive Map of Fukuoka
What to see in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Dome
Fukuoka Tower
Shōfuku-ji Temple
Fukuoka Art Museum
Fukuoka Convention Center
Fukuoka Castle
Ōhori Park
general park (Japan)Tōchō-ji
Buddhist templeFamous People Born in Fukuoka
Yoshinori Ohsumi
biologistVictoria Principal
actorAmerican actress
Ayumi Hamasaki
spokespersonSister Cities of Fukuoka
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 🇮🇳 India | 26,495,000 |
| Guangzhou | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 18,676,605 |
| Qingdao | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 10,071,722 |
| Busan | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3,453,198 |
| Auckland | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 1,470,100 |
| Naples | 🇮🇹 Italy | 913,462 |
| Ipoh | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 866,772 |
| Atlanta | 🇺🇸 United States | 498,715 |
| Oakland | 🇺🇸 United States | 440,646 |
| Bordeaux | 🇫🇷 France | 267,991 |