Fukushima
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Fukushima is a city located in Fukushima prefecture in Japan. It is primarily known internationally as the location of a nuclear power plant that experienced a major accident in 2011 following an earthquake and tsunami.
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Fukushima (福島市, Fukushima-shi; [ɸɯ̥kɯꜜɕima]) is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the northern part of the Nakadōri or central region of the prefecture. As of 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 275,850 in 122,130 households and a population density of 359 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). The total area of the city is 767.72 square kilometres (296.42 sq mi).
The present-day city of Fukushima partially consists of most of the former Shinobu and Date Districts and a portion of the former Adachi District. The city is located in the Fukushima Basin's southwest area and nearby mountains.