Fukushima, Nagasaki
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Fukushima (福島町; -chou) was a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan. On 1 January 2006, the town was marged with the city of Matsuura, Nagasaki and the town of Takashima.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 3,255 and a density of 188.59 persons per km². The total area was 17.26 km².
The town of Fukushima used the Camelia flower as its town symbol. Fukushima was known locally for a seasonally available variety of large shrimp and for a number of scenic vistas popular among photographers. Technically an Island, Fukushima is linked to mainland Kushsu by a bridge.