Nakama, Fukuoka

Nakama
中間市
Location of Nakama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Nakama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°49′00″N 130°42′33″E / 33.81667°N 130.70917°E / 33.81667; 130.70917
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka
Government
  MayorFukuda Kenji
Area
  Total
15.96 km2 (6.16 sq mi)
Population
 (February 29, 2024)
  Total
39,366
  Density2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-1-1 Nakama, Nakama-shi, Fukuoka-ken 809-8501
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerPansy, Cosmos
TreeCamphora officinarum, Ilex rotunda

Nakama (中間市, Nakama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 39,366 in 20466 households, and a population density of 2500 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 15.96 km2 (6.16 sq mi).. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of actor Ken Takakura.