Ashikita, Kumamoto

Ashikita
芦北町
Ashikita Town Hall
Location of Ashikita in Kumamoto Prefecture
Ashikita
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°17′58″N 130°29′35″E / 32.29944°N 130.49306°E / 32.29944; 130.49306
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKumamoto
DistrictAshikita
Government
  MayorMr. Kazunari Takezaki
Area
  Total
234.01 km2 (90.35 sq mi)
Population
 (August 1, 2024)
  Total
15,024
  Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2015 Ashikita, Ashikita-machi, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-5498
WebsiteOfficial website

Ashikita (芦北町, Ashikita-machi) is a town located in Ashikita District (葦北郡, Ashikita-gun), Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.As of 1 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 15,024 in 6909 households, and a population density of 64 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 34.08 km2 (13.16 sq mi).