Ichihara, Chiba
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 Ichihara's location in Chiba, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Chiba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 368.20 km² (142.16 sq mi) |
| Population (as of January 2008) | |
| Total | 280,178 |
| Density | 761 /km² (1,971 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Ginkgo |
| Flower | Cosmos |
| Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler |
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| Ichihara Government Office | |
| Mayor | Takayoshi Sakuma |
| Address | 〒290-8501 1-1-1 Kokubunjidai Chūō, Ichihara-shi, Chiba-ken |
| Phone number | 0436-22-1111 |
| Official website: Ichihara City | |
Ichihara (市原市 Ichihara-shi?) is a city located in Chiba, Japan.
As of April 2006, the city has an estimated population of 280,178[1] and the density of 761 persons per km². The total area is 368.20 km².
The city was founded on May 1, 1963. It was home to JEF United.
The city's economy is fueled by a large industrial complex overlooking Tokyo Bay. It contains several major oil refineries, power companies, and petrochemical companies[1].
Ichihara maintains a sister city relationship with Mobile, Alabama, USA.
[edit] External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- Ichihara official website in Japanese
[edit] References
- ^ a b An Outline of Ichihara City. Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
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| Abiko | Asahi | Chiba (capital) | Chōshi | Funabashi | Futtsu | Ichihara | Ichikawa | Inzai | Isumi | Kamagaya | Kamogawa | Kashiwa | Katori | Katsuura | Kimitsu | Kisarazu | Matsudo | Minamibōsō | Mobara | Nagareyama | Narashino | Narita | Noda | Sakura | Sanmu | Shiroi | Sodegaura | Sōsa | Tateyama | Tomisato | Tōgane | Urayasu | Yachimata | Yachiyo | Yotsukaidō | |||
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| Awa | Chōsei | Inba | Isumi | Katori | Sanbu | |||
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