Fukiage [town] - Fukiage

Japanese: 吹上[町] - ふきあげ

An old town in Hioki County, west of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture. Izaku, the center of the town, is an old castle town. The town is mainly agricultural, but also cultivates fruit trees and raises beef cattle. It is home to Fukiage Beach and Isaku Onsen. In May 2005, it merged with Higashiichiki Town, Ijuin Town, and Hiyoshi Town in Hioki County to become a city, Hioki City. 96.99 ^km2 . 9,935 people (2003).

Fukiage [town] [Fukiage]

A former town in Kita-Adachi County, northeastern Saitama Prefecture. Located in the alluvial lowlands on the east bank of the Arakawa River, it produces rice and wheat, and manufactures electrical equipment. The main settlement is a former post town on the Nakasendo road, and the Takasaki line runs through it. In October 2005, it was incorporated into Kawasato Town, Kita-Saitama County, and Konosu City. 15.04 ^km2 . Population: 28,354 (2003).

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Japanese:

鹿児島県薩摩半島西部，日置郡の旧町。中心の伊作(いざく)は旧城下町。農業を主とし，果樹栽培，肉牛飼育など畜産も営む。吹上浜，伊作温泉がある。2005年５月日置郡東市来町，伊集院町，日吉町と合併し市制，日置市となる。96.99km²。9935人（2003）。