Wards
| Fukuoka has 7 wards (ku): | Ward | Population | Land area | Pop. density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| as of August 1, 2010 | km² | per km² | ||
| Higashi-ku | 291 749 | 66.68 | 4 375.36 | |
| Hakata-ku | 212 108 | 31.47 | 6 740.01 | |
| Chūō-ku (administrative center) |
176 739 | 15.16 | 11,658.24 | |
| Minami-ku | 248 901 | 30.98 | 8 034.25 | |
| Jonan-ku | 128 883 | 16.02 | 8 045.13 | |
| Sawara-ku | 211 889 | 95.88 | 2 209.42 | |
| Nishi-ku | 190 288 | 83.81 | 2 270.47 |
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