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

Itoda has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members.

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

Since the 1970s, efforts have been made to maintain the economic base by creating industrial parks on former sites such as coal mines.

In addition, horticultural crops such as roses, orchids, strawberries, and cherry tomatoes are cultivated, and wooden crafts are produced as special products.