Machida, Tokyo
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Machida (町田市, Machida-shi) is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 428,851, and a population density of 6,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 71.80 square kilometres (27.72 sq mi).
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Machida
町田市 | |
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Coordinates: 35°33′15″N 139°26′35″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Tokyo |
Town settled | April 1, 1913 |
City settled | February 1, 1958 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Joichi Ishizaka |
Area | |
• Total | 71.80 km2 (27.72 sq mi) |
Population (April 2021) | |
• Total | 428,851 |
• Density | 6,000/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Zelkova serrata |
• Flower | Scarlet sage |
• Bird | Common kingfisher |
Phone number | 042-722-3111 |
Address | 1-20-23 Nakamachi, Machida-shi, Tokyo 194-8520 |
Website | Official website |
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Due to geographical and other reasons, Machida is often regarded as having more connection to Kanagawa Prefecture than to Tokyo Metropolis, to which it administratively belongs.[2]