Makuhari-nishi
幕張西 | |
|---|---|
  Makuhari-nishi Makuhari-nishi | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′50″N 140°02′09″E / 35.6638°N 140.0358°E | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Prefecture |  Chiba Prefecture |
| City |  Chiba City |
| Ward | Mihama Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,099 |
| • Density | 8,700/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 261-0026[2] |
| Vehicle registration | Chiba |
Makuhari-nishi (幕張西) is a district of Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, consisting of 1-chōme to 6-chōme. The district entirely consists of reclaimed land from Tokyo Bay. In 1-chome to 4-chome the newer Jūkyo-hyōji (住居表示) style is adopted, while in 5-chome and 6chome the older chiban (地番) style is adopted.
History
editGeography
editThe district is located on the western part of Mihama Ward.
Surrounding districts
editMihama Ward
- Hamada
- Kasumi
- Sodegaura
Demographics
editThe population as of March 2018 is shown below.[1]
| Chōme | Population | Density (/km2) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-chōme | 1,490 | 9,186 |
| 2-chōme | 1,555 | 7,889 |
| 3-chōme | 1,627 | 12,310 |
| 4-chōme | 1,737 | 14,630 |
| 5-chōme | 618 | 7,943 |
| 6-chōme | 1,072 | 4,430 |
| Total | 8,099 | 8,709 |