[2] Nakama is located along the Onga River, bordering Kitakyushu City's Yahatanishi Ward to the east and south.

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

After the Meiji restoration, the village of Nagatsu (長津村) was established on May 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.

Nakama has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 16 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Fukuoka 8th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

The Roofless Museum (Yane No Nai Hakubutsukan), near the JR Nakama Station, is a small green park area with sculptures by artists from around the world.

Chikuzen Nakama Cherry Blossom Festival (end of March - beginning of April) at Habu Park.

Kisshoji Temple Wisteria Festival (located in Yahatanishi, near Nakama High School, and held April 27–29.