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-chōme to 4-chōme the newer Jūkyo-hyōji (住居表示) style is adopted, while in 5-chōme and 6-chōme the older chiban (地番) style is adopted.

Makuhari-nishi
幕張西
Makuhari-nishi is located in Chiba Prefecture
Makuhari-nishi
Makuhari-nishi
Makuhari-nishi
Coordinates: 35°39′50″N 140°02′09″E / 35.6638°N 140.0358°E / 35.6638; 140.0358
Country Japan
Prefecture Chiba Prefecture
City Chiba City
WardMihama Ward
Area
 • Total0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2018)[1]
 • Total8,099
 • Density8,700/km2 (23,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Postal code
261-0026[2]
Vehicle registrationChiba

History edit

Geography edit

The district is located on the western part of Mihama Ward.

Surrounding districts edit

Mihama Ward, Chiba City

  • Hamada

Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City

Narashino City

  • Kasumi
  • Sodegaura

Demographics edit

The 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

Transportation edit

  • Keiyo Road Makuhari IC

Bus service edit

  • Keisei Bus
    • Makuhari-nishi 2-chome - Makuhari-nishi 3rd Park
    • Makuhari-nishi 2-chome - Makuhari-nishi Junior High School - Makuhari-nishi 2nd Park
    • Makuhari-nishi 2-chome - Makuhari-nishi Junior High School - Makuhari Kopo-mae - Makuhari-nishi 5-chome - Makuhari-nishi 6-chome

Education edit

  • Chiba City Makuhari-nishi Junior High School
  • Chiba City Makuhari-nishi Elementary School

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c 千葉市:千葉市統計書(平成30年度版) (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  2. ^ 郵便番号. 日本郵便. Retrieved 13 April 2020.