Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuchi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall.

[2] Per Japanese census data, the population of Fukuchi is as shown below The area of Fukuichi was part of ancient Buzen Province.

Fukuichi has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 18 members.

Fukuichi, collectively with the other municipalities of Tagawa District contributes two members to the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly.

In terms of national politics, the town is part of the Fukuoka 11th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.