is a
city located in
Saga Prefecture on the island of
Kyūshū,
Japan. Its name, formed by the
kanji "kara" (China), and "tsu" (port), signifies its historical importance as a link between Japan and
China. The central area of Karatsu, which does not include the former cities and villages of Higashimatsuura District, has a population of 78,386.
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